Appeal to trace 42-year-old man reported missing from the Fort William area

Officers are appealing for help to trace a 42-year-old man reported missing from the Fort William area.

Harvey Christian travelled from Cambridgeshire and is believed to have been planning to climb Ben Nevis on Friday, 27 January.

His car, a black Vauxhall Crossland X, has been found parked in a layby in Glen Nevis and concerns are growing for his welfare.

Harvey (pictured) is described as 6ft 2ins, of heavy build with fair hair. It is not known what he was wearing but most likely to be a grey jacket with red trim. It is believed he set off from the Glen Nevis visitor centre around 10.30am.



Searches are being conducted in the area, including on Ben Nevis, involving Lochaber Mountain Rescue, Police Scotland Mountain Rescue, SARDA rescue dogs, and the Coastguard helicopter.

Sergeant Brian Heriot said: “We believe Harvey was planning to climb Ben Nevis on Friday but he has not returned to his car and concerns are growing for his welfare.

“We don’t know what he was wearing or what equipment he had with him. His most likely route to Ben Nevis would have been from the Glen Nevis visitor centre.

“We are appealing to anyone who has been out walking or climbing in the area and may have seen him to get in touch.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3318 of Saturday, 28 January, 2023.