A man who grew up in Ipswich has been described as a "caring and loving father" after he died alongside his 12-year-old son in the Scottish Highlands. 

Tom Parry, 49, and his son, Richie, are believed to have died from a fall while hillwalking in Glen Coe. 

Two bodies were recovered in the search for the pair on Wednesday evening. 

Originally from Ipswich, Tom moved to Cheshire and was husband to his wife, Gemma.

A tribute to the pair from Mrs Parry said: “Tom was a caring and loving father to his children and a loving husband to me, his wife Gemma.

“Richie was an energetic, loving boy who loved his quizzes, maths, and sports. He always cared for others as well no matter what.”

She added: “Tom and Richie will be sadly missed and never forgotten.”

Police said there is no suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Close friend Bart Seaton-Said also paid tribute to Mr Parry. 

He said: "Tom and I met aged five at St Margaret’s C of E Primary School in Ipswich.

"Later, at Ipswich School we became close companions and have remained in touch as friends for over 33 years.

"I was to be best man at Tom and Gemma’s wedding but had been sent to Brisbane by the Society of St Francis just before Tom requested this so was unavailable to tell tales of our misspent youth, on that occasion.

"Tom and I spent many hours behind several pints of English ale at the Moon and Mushroom Pub in Swilland.

"This very particular Suffolk pub is the closest in my mind to Tolkein’s Prancing Pony as ever there was. Tom and Gemma and two children graciously joined my 40th birthday lunch there ten years ago."