A body found in Perthshire is believed to be a missing hillwalker last seen 20 months ago.
Ross Kinghorn, who was 57 at the time, left his home in Linlithgow on January 16 2023 to go walking at Bridge of Tilt near Blair Atholl.
However, he was reported missing four days later when he failed to return home.
Police have now confirmed a body believed to be Mr Kinghorn’s has been found in a remote spot at Glenfernate, about 10 miles north-east of Pitlochry.
In a post on a Facebook group set up to help in the search for Mr Kinghorn, his partner, Krystl Ogilbert, said: “Last night (Tuesday) we received a phone call informing us that Ross’s body had been found.
“Ross’s family would like to ask for their privacy to be respected at this time.
“Thank you to everyone for their ongoing love and support throughout this process.
“We would also like to say a special thanks to the teams of dedicated staff and volunteers at Police Scotland MRT (Tayside), Tayside mountain rescue team and their colleagues from further afield for all of their commitment, kindness, love and support throughout this difficult time.”
A police search of the area in the days after Mr Kinghorn was reported missing discovered some of his belongings.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 4.50pm on Tuesday, the body of a man was found in the Glenfernate area.
“Formal identification is yet to take place but the family of missing man Ross Kinghorn has been informed.
“There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.”
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