Police Scotland have now confirmed that the body of the man found in Glen Nevis on Monday 3rd February is that of Alistair Porteous, who was reported missing from Edinburgh.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the 56-year-old’s death and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Porteous’ family said: “Our family are relieved that the search is over and that Alistair has been found.
“We are grateful to the amazing team of volunteers co-ordinated by Fort William and Lochaber Mountain Rescue.
“We would now ask for privacy while we grieve.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
