Appeal launched to help identify the body of a woman found on a Scottish beach

Police are appealing for public assistance after the body of a woman was discovered on a beach in Dunure.

The body was found near to the Heads of Aye on Monday, February 1 by a member of the public around 10.35am.

She is described as white, in her mid-50s, 5ft9 to 5ft10 in height, of heavy build and dark greying hair and was wearing white gold or silver hooped ear-rings in each ear.

She had on a dark coloured jumper with a star pattern on the front, dark jeans, white/grey striped socks and grey training shoes.

Does anyone recognise these earrings.

Her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Chief Inspector Brian Anderson, Area Commander, South Ayrshire, said: “Unfortunately, despite significant enquires so far we have not been able to find out who the lady is. There were no personal belongings near her when she was found.

“Officers have been checking missing person reports both local and nationally but so far no one matches her description.

"We are working with colleagues in HM Coastguard to help us identify where the woman.

“Has anyone seen personal items either washed up on the shore or discarded on the beach, possibly a bag or rucksack or anything that may have belonged to the lady?

“Also, has anyone seen a car parked in a car park near the beach or in a lay-by that has been there for a few days which his out of the ordinary?

“Any information can be passed to officers at Ayr Police Station via 101. Please quote incident number 0854 of 1 February, 2021, when calling.”

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