A Dutch hiker who went walking in the Highlands has not been seen for eight days.

Cornelius Hendrick Van Der Wetering was last seen in the village of Tomich on December 28.

The 54-year-old is believed to have set off with the intention of hiking towards Kyle of Lochalsh via Glen Affric, where he is still believed to be walking.

He previously stayed in a guest house in Inverness.

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A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen a man of Mr Van Der Wetering’s description walking in the Tomich/Glen Affric or Lochalsh areas since December 28 to make contact via 101.

“Officers are also making contact with local guest house and hotel owners and bus and taxi companies, and would appeal to anyone in the hospitality or transport industry who may have seen Mr Van Der Wetering to phone 101.”

Mr Van Der Wetering is tall and slim with short grey hair. He was wearing outdoor clothing and a large rucksack when last seen.