A man is missing after going skiing alone in the Cairngorms.
Sam Burns, 40, was last in contact with friends at about 11.30am on Friday. He has since failed to return to his van, which is parked in the Cairngorm mountain car park.
It is thought he planned to ski Y gully or diagonal gully from the Cairngorm plateau.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Burns, who is described as being 5ft 10in tall, of slim build and with short brown hair.
He is thought to be wearing either a bright blue or bright orange jacket and ski helmet.
Insp Craig Johnstone said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Sam’s welfare and are keen to trace him as soon as possible. We believe he planned to ski Y gully or diagonal gully from the Cairngorm plateau.
“I would appeal to anyone who was on the Cairngorm plateau or within Loch Avon basin on Friday 13 December 2024 and who may have seen Sam to get in touch, and to anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 3438.
