A body was discovered on the Isle of Rum today.

In the ongoing search for the hillwalker Mary Molloy, a body was located on the Isle of Rum.

The body was found during an extensive search effort on the isolated west coast island for the 68-year-old missing hillwalker.

The police have confirmed that the body of a woman was discovered today.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of Mary Molloy have been informed.

Police have stated that enquiries are ongoing, but there are “no apparent suspicious circumstances.”

In a statement posted on social media, a police spokesperson announced: “A body of a woman was recovered from the Isle of Rum on the afternoon of Saturday, June 1.

“The woman has not yet been formally identified, however, the family of Mary Molloy, who was reported missing in the region, has been notified.

“Investigations continue, yet nothing suggests foul play at this point.”

“Necessary documentation will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal shortly.”