Body found in search for man who disappeared ahead of storm

Tom Allan was reported missing from Westmain Farm on Friday, October 23, after being last seen at around 8.15am

Body found in search for man who disappeared ahead of storm in South LanarkshirePolice Scotland

A body has been found in the search for a man who disappeared ahead of Storm Boelo.

Tom Allan was reported missing from Westmain Farm in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, on Friday, October 23 after he was seen by family at around 8.15am.

Extensive searches were carried out to trace the 63-year-old, including on the farmland and wider local area.

A police helicopter, dive and marine unit, police dogs and mountain rescue teams were assisting with the search.

Police have confirmed that the body of a man was found in the Canderside Toll area of Stonehouse, Larkhall, at around 1.15pm on Monday.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of Tom Allan have been informed.

The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.

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Last updated Nov 2nd, 2026 at 19:39

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