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Body found in search for woman reported missing on Scots island as family informedAlison MacDonald vanished from the Isle of Lewis.NewsRory Cassidy Reporter22:46, 01 Jun 2025Updated 22:49,

01 Jun 2025Alison MacDonald.(Image: Police Scotland.) A body has been found in the search for a Scots woman who was reported missing this morning. A missing persons probe was launched to

trace Alison MacDonald.

The 58-year-old vanished from the village of Back, on the Isle of Lewis. She was last seen between 10 and 11am in the village's Lighthill area.

‌Alison MacDonald.(Image: Police Scotland.)‌ Police Scotland appealed to the public for assistance with the search, saying she had been reported missing this morning, Sunday, June 1, 2025.

They described her as being 5ft 2ins tall, of slim build with long blonde hair, and said that when she was last seen she was wearing a turquoise jacket.

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Article continues below Sergeant Michael Clark said: "We’re increasingly concerned for Alison’s welfare and are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace her. I’d urge anyone who has

information on Alison’s whereabouts, or who thinks they may have seen her, to contact police.

"Anyone with sheds or outbuildings is encouraged to check these areas. I understand Back is a close-knit community and people will want to assist with searches, however I urge you not to put

yourself in danger.

‌ "Please speak to officers or other emergency services on the island if you are planning to help look for Alison." Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting

reference 1363 of 1 June.

But this evening, the force said a body had been recovered in the search to find her. They said: "Around 6.10pm on Sunday, 1 June, 2025, the body of a woman was recovered near to the village

of Back, Isle of Lewis.

"The family of 58-year-old Alison MacDonald, who had been reported missing on Sunday 1 June, has been informed. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be

submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

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