Police in Edinburgh searching for a missing woman have found a body.
The discovery was made earlier today Friday 30 January 2026 in the Gogar area.
Officers said that the body has yet to be formally identified, however, the family of 60-year-old Alison Gibbens, who was reported missing from North Gyle Avenue on Monday, 26 January, has been informed.
A police spokesperson said: “On Friday, 30 January, a body was found in the Gogar area of Edinburgh during searches for a missing woman.
“The body has yet to be formally identified, however, the family of 60-year-old Alison Gibbens, who was reported missing from North Gyle Avenue around 10.30am on Monday, 26 January, has been informed.
“A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
