Police are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a man believed to be missing in the Highlands.

Jonathon Bates, 32, from Highcliffe, Dorset, is believed to have been in and around Ben Nevis on Saturday, April 23.

He may have since stayed in a camp site at Glen Nevis over the past few weeks with the intention of travelling towards Skye.

The last confirmed sighting of Mr Bates was in Christchurch, Dorset, on the evening of Wednesday, March 16. He spoke on the phone at 8.40am the following day.

Mr Bates is described as white and 6ft with dark hair. He wears glasses and was wearing an orange hooded top when he was last seen in Dorset. He is known to have taken his skateboard with him.

Inspector Lance Cliff, of Dorset Police, said: "Initially it was believed that Jonathon had gone away to be by himself and officers carried out regular enquiries.

"New information has come to light that has made us become extremely concerned for Jonathon's welfare.

"I am issuing this appeal and his photo in the hope that someone in the Fort William area of Scotland has seen him."

Mr Cliff added: "I would urge anyone who knows where Jonathan is or has seen a man matching the description given to please contact police immediately.

"If Jonathon sees this message, please contact us as we want to know you are safe and well.

"Anyone with any information or knowledge as to Jonathon's whereabouts should call police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55160045014 or Police Scotland reference NP 6505/16.