Police have found a body in a wooded area in Stranraer during the search for a missing man, 40, who disappeared more than a week ago. Officers locked down an area known as The Approach, a popular walk between Westwood Avenue and Commerce Road, after the discovery on Sunday, 25 October.

Search for Craig Smith

Craig Smith was last seen on Old Port Avenue in Stranraer on the afternoon of Saturday, 17 October. Police issued an urgent appeal at the time, saying concerns for him were growing, and the public was urged to keep a lookout. The body has yet to be formally identified, but Craig's family has been informed.

Police statement

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On Sunday, 25 October, 2026, the body of a man was found in a wooded area in Stranraer. Formal identification is yet to take place. However, the family of 40-year-old Craig Smith, who was reported missing, have been made aware. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal." Officers were seen guarding the area on foot while blue tape blocked off a path, and several police vehicles attended the scene.

The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, and inquiries continue while formal identification is completed.