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Tourist Vanishes in Skye's Rugged Cuillins

14 Sep

Summary

A 45-year-old Belgian tourist went missing while hillwalking on Skye.
He was last seen leaving Glen Brittle Youth Hostel on Sunday morning.
He is described as white, 6ft 4in, with a shaved head and was wearing a red jacket.

Concerns are mounting for a 45-year-old Belgian tourist reported missing on the Isle of Skye. Hector Patemore was last seen at 10:45 on Sunday, September 13, 2026, departing Glen Brittle Youth Hostel. He intended to climb Sgurr Na Banachdich via Coire Na Banachdich in the Cuillin Mountains.

Patemore failed to return to his accommodation that evening and has been unreachable by his family. Police received the missing person report at 22:25 on Sunday. He is described as 6ft 4in, of slim build, with a shaved head and stubble, last seen wearing a red jacket, a mustard hooded top, and a hat, potentially with a rucksack.

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