Police ScotlandA body has been found in the search for missing Edinburgh woman Averil Shepley.
Police discovered the corpse of a woman on Cramond Island, near Queensferry, on Monday around 2.50pm.
The body was found during ongoing inquiries into Ms Shepley’s disappearance.
The 47-year-old was last seen in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh around 10.30pm on Friday, September 30.
Officers issued multiple appeals to trace her and said they were growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Enquires to identify the body are ongoing and police remain at the scene.
Officers previously said Ms Shepley may have hailed a taxi to Queensferry Road on the night she disappeared.
Cramond Island is connected to the mainland by a causeway at low tide and is popular for walks and exploring World War II structures.
Visit Scotland’s website warns visitors to be aware of tides which can pose a risk of leaving people stranded on the island.
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