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A body has been discovered near a cliffside in search for a missing Scots pensioner. ‌

The discovery was made near the Arbroath cliffs in Angus at 12pm on Tuesday. Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of Alan Woodcock has been informed . ‌

Alan, 76, was reported missing from Dundee on Monday. Police say his death is currently being treated as unexplained, however, there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. ‌

A statement from Police Scotland reads: "Around 12pm on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025, officers discovered a body by the Arbroath cliffs. Article continues below

"Emergency services attended and the body of a man was recovered .

"Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of Alan Woodcock, wh

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