A body has been found in the search for a missing man who disappeared more than two months ago.

Dane McGill, 53, was last seen on 10 November in the village of Dalswinton, Dumfries and Galloway.

Following Mr McGill’s disappearance, a major search was launched with help from Police Scotland’s marine and dog units and mountain rescue teams.

On Monday, Police Scotland reported a body had been found in the Dalswinton area at around 3.45pm on Sunday.

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Formal identification is yet to take place, but the force said Mr McGill’s family had been informed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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