Elderly missing woman found
Her car was found at Dhoon beach, but she was nowhere to be seen.
Last updated 10th Mar 2026
Update 19:40: Helen Hill was traced by police earlier today (Tuesday, 10th) and was taken to DGRI, where she sadly passed away.
Police say her relatives are aware.
An urgent search is underway for an 81-year-old woman missing from Kirkcudbright.
Nancy Hill is around 5 feet tall with white, shoulder length hair and was last seen wearing a maroon knee-length dress and trainers.
Her silver Citroen Picasso was found at the car park at Dhoon beach, and police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for her safety.
Officers are working with fire crews and the coastguard.
Anyone with information on where she is are being urged to get in touch with the police.
Inspector Lloyd Caven said:
“We have yet to establish when Nancy was last seen but as time passes, we are becoming increasingly concerned for her wellbeing and safety.
“We are working closely with our colleagues at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard in an effort to trace Nancy.
“I urge anyone who has seen her today or anyone who knows of her current whereabouts to contact police immediately.”
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