Bodies of three hillwalkers recovered from ridge in Scottish Highlands

Mountain rescue teams and coastguard helicopters searched for two men and a woman on Aonach Eagach in Glen Coe

The bodies of three hillwalkers have been recovered from a mountainside in the Scottish Highlands after they failed to return from a trek, police have said.

Police Scotland said concerns were raised shortly after 9pm on Saturday when the trio did not return from their walk of the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glen Coe. Coastguard helicopter and mountain rescue teams searched the area and three bodies were found.