The body of a man has been found on a playing field near a school in Cumbernauld.

The discovery was made on Dowanfield Road around 7.45am on Wednesday near Our Lady's High School.

Police confirmed they were called to the scene this morning and say they are treating the death as "unexplained".

An investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances of the man's death. His age is not yet known.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "The body of a man was discovered off Dowanfield Road in Cumbernauld around 7.45am on Wednesday, November 13.

"His death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances."