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Robert Fairnie

A body has been found in the search for missing Midlothian man Ross Taylor

A body has been found in the search for missing Midlothian man Ross Taylor.

Police say that formal identification is yet to take place, but his family have been informed.

The discovery was made in a wooded area near to Crigthon Castle, Pathhead, at around 12.50pm today (Friday).

The 30-year-old went missing from his home in Mayfield on Sunday afternoon – and a public appeal was issued for information as to his whereabouts.

Police add that their enquiries are ongoing.

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