Body found in search for Lodge on Loch Lomond founder
A body has been found following a search for the missing founder of the Lodge on Loch Lomond hotel.Police Scotland confirmed the body was recovered in the loch, near the Isle of Inchlonaig, at around 15:25 on Sunday.BBC Scotland News understands the family of Alan Colquhoun, 83, have been informed.Mr Colquhoun was last seen entering the water on Thursday.
Mr Colquhoun opened the four-star hotel in Luss alongside his wife in 1992. Now run by his son, Niall, and daughter-in-law, Ann, it has 48 rooms, a spa and conference facilities.Police Scotland said formal identification had yet to take place.A spokesperson said: "There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."
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