Body found in search for missing skier in Scottish Highlands

Sam Burns, 40, went missing in Cairngorms after going skiing alone

A body has been found in the search for a skier missing overnight in the Cairngorms.

Sam Burns, 40, was last in contact with friends at about 11.30am on Friday. He has since failed to return to his van, which was parked in the Cairngorm mountain car park.

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