Father and son, 12, missing after hiking in Glencoe in Scottish Highlands

An urgent search is under way for a father and his 12-year-old son who went missing after hiking in the Scottish Highlands.

Tom Parry, 49, and his son Richie were due to return to their home in Cheshire on Wednesday after a trip to Glen Nevis and Glencoe, Scotland.

Their car was located in the Three Sisters car park in Glencoe, where they parked before setting off on a hike on Tuesday.

Police have described Mr Parry as being 5ft 10in tall and of medium build, with brown and grey curly hair. He may have been wearing a black and orange jacket.

Richie is described as about 5ft tall, of slim build and has light-brown hair. He may be wearing a bright orange jacket.

Inspector Craig Johnstone of Police Scotland said: “Tom and Richie have not returned home as planned and extensive searches and enquiries are ongoing in the Glencoe area to locate them as soon as possible.

“I urge anyone who believes they may have seen or spoken to them to get in touch urgently.”

Glencoe is a village in western Scotland. The surrounding area is known for waterfalls and trails that climb peaks such as Buachaille Etive Mor and Bidean nam Bian.