Police launch search for two missing Scottish Highlands walkers

May 24, 2026 · 12:02 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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Police Scotland has initiated a search for two missing individuals in the Scottish Highlands. Adam Chalmers, 36, was last heard from while hiking in the Ben Lawers mountain range, and Timothy Rosser, 60, has not contacted his family since May 19. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating both men.

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▪Adam Chalmers went missing while hiking and was last heard from at 12:40pm on Saturday.
▪He was attempting to scale three Munros and is described as 5ft 11in with a stocky build.
▪Timothy Rosser, an American tourist, was last seen driving a black hire car and has not checked into his pre-booked hotels.

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