Family 'distraught' and issue desperate appeal four weeks after man vanishes in Highlands

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The 'distraught' family of a man who went missing in the Highlands four weeks have issued a desperate appeal. Neil Skinner, 71, vanished in the Bridge of Orchy area and now his family are urging anyone who has seen him to please come forward.

Neil, who is from Doncaster, was last seen camping close to Loch Dochard on Sunday, 8 May, 2022.His family are struggling to come to terms with his disappearance, and are desperately appealing to anyone who may have any information to come forward.

They said: “As a family we are distraught that our Dad has been missing for this length of time and we are desperately seeking answers as to what has happened to him, to help us understand and come to terms with his sudden disappearance. “If anyone has any information regarding our Dad that they feel may be at all relevant we ask you to please contact police.”He is described as 5ft 8ins in height with short, white hair, a white goatee-type beard and wearing glasses.When last seen he was wearing a green jacket and grey walking trousers.Sergeant Karen MacLennan said: “Since Neil was reported missing, we have been carrying out searches and enquiries to try to trace him."Local officers have been assisted by specialist resources including the Air Support Unit, Marine Unit and mountain rescue teams, however he has yet to be found.“Neil has not made any contact with family or friends since he was reported missing and we are keen to speak to anyone who might have seen him since Sunday, 8 May, or who has information relevant to our investigation.”Officers can be contacted via 101, quoting reference 3775 of 9 May. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .