Three hillwalkers have been found dead in Glencoe after failing to return from their hike.

Emergency services were called to the Aonach Eagach ridge on Saturday night when the trio were reported missing shortly after 9pm.

Their bodies were subsequently discovered during a search.

Police Scotland, HM Coastguard, the RAF and Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team took part in the recovery operation.

Aonach Eagach is said to be one of the narrowest ridges on the British mainland and requires a scrambling ability to cross.

The rocky six-mile stretch includes two Munro summits – Sgorr nam Fiannaidh at 3,175ft high and Meall Dearg at 3,124ft high.

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Police Scotland said the deaths do not appear to be suspicious.

A force spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for a group of three hillwalkers who had not returned from the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe shortly after 9.05pm on Saturday 5 August.

“A search was carried out and the bodies of three people were found. HM Coastguard as well as Glencoe and RAF mountain rescue teams assisted with the recovery operation.

“There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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