An 11-year-old girl has been found dead following a major search at a woodland park in Midlothian.
A search operation was launched after emergency services received “reports of concern” for a young girl in Gore Glen Woodland Park, near Gorebridge.
Police Scotland confirmed the schoolgirl was found at 4.25pm on Thursday.
She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her family has been notified.
On Friday, police maintained a cordon around paths which pass underneath Shank Bridge, with police tape blocking access along the walking route.
The bridge carries the A7 road over the Gore Water.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of concern for an 11-year-old girl in the Gore Glen area, near Gorebridge, around 12.40pm on Thursday August 6.
“The body of the girl was found in the Gore Water near Shanks Bridge around 4.25pm.
“She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her family are aware.
“Her death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
The Gore Water river runs through the park, which is a beauty spot with views of the Pentland Hills to the south of Edinburgh.
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