Body found in Edinburgh during search for missing woman

Author: Rachel Keenan, PA ScotlandPublished 30th Jan 2026

Police have found a body in Edinburgh during a search for a missing woman.

The body was found in the Gogar area of Edinburgh on Friday.

The body has yet to be formally identified, however, the family of 60-year-old Alison Gibbens have been informed.

Ms Gibbens was last seen on North Gyle Avenue around 10.30am on Monday.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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