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Press and Journal
4 days ago
- Press and Journal
Swiss national, 65, missing on Lochaber walking trail
A search has been launched for a 65-year-old Swiss national reported missing while on a Lochaber walking trail. Bernard Trottet, who is French-speaking, was last known to have been to the Corryhully Bothy in Glenfinnan on Tuesday May 27. He planned to walk north, to Kinloch Hourn, and then on to a campsite in the Morvich area, but has not been seen since. Now an 'extensive' investigation has been launched to trace him. Mr Trottet is around 5ft 10ins in height and of medium build, with grey hair. He is likely to be wearing an orange Arc'teryx brand jacket, black walking trousers and a green baseball cap. The walker is also known to be carrying a light grey backpack with a front attachment. He is using a light grey Zpacks brand tent. Walkers in the Lochaber area are being urged to keep an eye out for Mr Trottet. Sergeant Brian Heriot said: 'Bernard is an experienced walker but it is unusual for him not to be in contact with his family. 'Concerns are growing for his welfare. 'He is believed to be wearing a distinctive orange coat. 'We are asking walkers and others out and about in the area to think back and get in touch if they remember seeing anyone that matches Bernard's description. 'If you have seen him, or know where he might be, then please get in touch.' Anyone with information can call police on 101.
The National
4 days ago
- The National
Search underway for Swiss walker missing in the Highlands
Bernard Trottet, 65, was walking the Cape Wrath Trail and was last known to be at the Corryhully Bothy in Glenfinnan on Tuesday May 27. He was planning to walk north to Kinloch Hourn and then on to a campsite in the Morvich area, but did not arrive. Police are appealing for information as investigations continue to try and trace Mr Trottet, with assistance from air support and mountain rescue teams. READ MORE: Douglas Ross snubs Holyrood summit for seminar on sunny Caribbean island Sergeant Brian Heriot said: 'Bernard is an experienced walker but it is unusual for him not to be in contact with his family and concerns are growing for his welfare. 'He is believed to be wearing a distinctive orange coat and we are asking walkers and others out and about in the area to think back and get in touch if they remember seeing anyone that matches Bernard's description. 'If you have seen Bernard or know where he might be, then please get in touch.' Trottet is a French-speaking Swiss national, around 5ft 10ins, of medium build and with grey hair. Police said he is likely to be wearing an orange Arc'teryx jacket, black walking trousers and a green baseball cap. He is said to be carrying a light grey backpack with a front attachment and using a light grey Zpacks tent. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 2096 of Saturday May 31.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Frantic police search for missing Swiss tourist who vanished on Scotland's toughest hiking route
Cops have drafted in air support and Mountain Rescue teams to assist with search efforts FIND HIM Frantic police search for missing Swiss tourist who vanished on Scotland's toughest hiking route Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR search is underway for a Swiss tourist who has been missing in the Scottish Highlands for almost a week. Bernard Trottet, 65, vanished while walking the Cape Wrath Trail, known as the toughest hike in the UK. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The experienced walker was last known to be at the Corryhully Bothy in Glenfinnan on Tuesday, May 27. He was planning to walk north to Kinloch Hourn and then on to a campsite in the Morvich area, but failed to arrive. He is a French-speaking Swiss national, described as around 5ft 10in tall, of medium build, with grey hair. He is likely to be wearing an orange Arc'teryx jacket, black walking trousers and a green baseball cap. Bernard is carrying a light grey backpack with a front attachment and is using a light grey Zpacks tent. Cops have drafted in air support units and Mountain Rescue teams to assist with search efforts. Sergeant Brian Heriot said: "Bernard is an experienced walker, but it is unusual for him not to be in contact with his family, and concerns are growing for his welfare. "He is believed to be wearing a distinctive orange coat and we are asking walkers and others out and about in the area to think back and get in touch if they remember seeing anyone that matches Bernard's description. "If you have seen Bernard or know where he might be then please get in touch." Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 2096 of Saturday, 31 May, 2025. Mum of missing Scots teen Cole Cooper, 19, reveals living 'nightmare' in heartbreaking interview over his disappearance The Cape Wrath Trail stretches from Fort William to Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point of mainland Scotland. The 230-mile route is considered the toughest walking route in the UK due to its remoteness and difficult mountain terrain.
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- The Herald Scotland
Search underway for Swiss walker missing in Highlands
He was planning to walk north to Kinloch Hourn and then on to a campsite in the Morvich area, but did not arrive. Police are appealing for information as investigations continue to try and trace Mr Trottet, with assistance from air support and mountain rescue teams. Sergeant Brian Heriot said: 'Bernard is an experienced walker but it is unusual for him not to be in contact with his family and concerns are growing for his welfare. READ MORE: Body found in search for missing Alison MacDonald on Lewis Man arrested and charged over rape of 15-year-old in Edinburgh Glasgow bridge closed due to police incident 'He is believed to be wearing a distinctive orange coat and we are asking walkers and others out and about in the area to think back and get in touch if they remember seeing anyone that matches Bernard's description. 'If you have seen Bernard or know where he might be, then please get in touch.' Mr Trottet is a French-speaking Swiss national, around 5ft 10ins, of medium build and with grey hair. Police said he is likely to be wearing an orange Arc'teryx jacket, black walking trousers and a green baseball cap. He is said to be carrying a light grey backpack with a front attachment and using a light grey Zpacks tent. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 2096 of Saturday May 31.
