Family appeal for missing Team GB fell runner
The family of a Team GB fell runner missing in Perthshire since Tuesday have said they are 'desperate' to bring him home.
Chris Smith, 43, set off for a run from Invervar whilst on holiday in the area at about 3pm on Tuesday.
He planned to run four Munros in Glen Lyon before returning at around 5pm
However his family fear he may have become disorientated and ended up further afield.
The family said in their appeal: "Chris is an experienced fell runner and a dad of two boys who are missing him so much.
"He went out to run Meall nan Aighean, Carn Mairg, Meall Garbh and Carn Gorm."
Mr Smith, who is originally from Aberdeenshire, now lives in Haywards Heath in West Sussex. He is a member of Thames Valley Harriers.
Tayside Mountain Rescue Team, the police and a Coastguard helicopter have been scouring the area for him.
His family said they are trying to stay positive.
They said in their statement: "The search for Chris continues today and whilst it's a difficult time for the family, we are trying to stay positive.
"We are so grateful for the online support received and for the love we've received from friends and even complete strangers.
"Any information at all at this stage would be hugely appreciated by the family as we all desperately want to bring Chris home."
Mr Smith has represented Great Britain in international mountain running competitions and in 2016 helped Team GB win bronze in the European Mountain Running Championships in Italy.
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 999 or 101.
