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A coastguard helicopter and Assynt Mountain Rescue Team have been involved in a search for a man reported missing on a walk in the Highlands.

Finn Creaney was last seen at about 14:00 on Friday when he was dropped off at Loch Naver on the B873 road to start his planned walking route.

The 32-year-old from Tain intended to walk around the loch and then head south to Golspie.

The search is of a large area between Altnaharra and Golspie.

Police said they were growing increasingly concerned for his safety.

Insp Alasdair Goskirk said: "We are thankful for the support we have received in our efforts to trace him and continue to appeal for anyone who believes they may have seen or spoken with him in recent days to urgently come forward."

Mr Creaney is described as 5ft 11in tall, of slim build with light complexion and freckles on his arms and nose.

He has long, brown hair down to his lower back and a full brown beard which is short in length.

Mr Creaney was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, a long, brown leather jacket which goes down to his knees, dark-coloured trousers, brown waterproof boots. He was carrying a green rucksack.

has appealed to anyone who has seen Mr Creaney to get in touch.