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Glen Coe

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Area563
Locations Highland
Scotland
Owners National Trust for Scotland
Designation Scottish Natural Heritage
Established 2017
Did you knowGlen Coe was the first place in the world where "cauldron subsidence" was recognised in ancient volcanic rocks.
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About Glen Coe


Glen Coe is a glen of volcanic origins, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the north of the county of Argyll, close to the border with the historic province of Lochaber, within the modern council area of Highland.

Hillwalker missing with his dog in Glen Coe

Feb 16,2020 2:46 am

A major search is underway for a hillwalker who failed to return from a planned trip in Glen Coe with His Dog .

Kyle Sambrook, from West Yorkshire , arrived in the Highlands on Saturday and had intended to walk and Wild Camp , accompanied by his beagle called Bane.

Police Scotland said Mr Sambrook had planned to ascend the 3,353ft (1,022m) mountain Buachaille Etive Mòr.

Glencoe, Lochaber, Oban and RAF mountain rescue team volunteers have been making searches.

Mr Sambrook's black Peugeot 208 car was found in the Three Sisters Car Park in Glen Coe .

Police, described Mr Sambrook as white, 5ft 8ins, of medium build, with ash blond short hair, ginger/blond stubble, Blue Eyes , and has a West Yorkshire accent.

He was believed to be wearing khaki and black Merrel hiking boots, khaki and black Revolution Wraith outdoor trousers, a dark and Light Blue hooded Peter Storm waterproof jacket, and a grey North Face beanie hat. He was carrying a grey and yellow Merrel backpack.

His Dog is a medium-sized beagle, white with brown markings on its back.

Mr Sambrook had a green two-person tent for use on his trip.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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