Northern Constabulary have confirmed the remains found on the beach by Stoer Bay, near Lochinver, last Wednesday afternoon, October 19th, are human. Police enquiries are ongoing to identify the remains which were found in the area where a man from Ross went missing.

A member of the public made the discovery on the beach at Stoer Bay near Lochinver. Police and coastguards launched a major search of the area last month after Stephen Matheson, from Ross was reported missing. It is believed 55-year-old Mr Matheston, who was staying with relatives in Lochinver, had been out sea fishing. He was last seen on September 25th.