POLICE have issued images of the hillwalkers at the centre of a search operation in the Achnashellach area of Strathcarron, Wester Ross.
Brothers Alan Gibson (56) and Neil Gibson (63) set off on a hill walk at around 7.45am on Thursday 8 February 2018.
They were reported missing late last night when they failed to return.
It is understood that they were planning to walk in the area of Achnashellach and have a black Pointer dog called Archie with them.
Land and air searches are currently being carried out by members of the Torridon Mountain Rescue Team, Kintail Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA dogs and the Coastguard helicopter.
It is unknown what each walker was wearing yesterday.
If you have any information, contact police quoting reference 4089 of 8 February.
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