A body which was found near Crieff has been identified as a missing man.

Martyn Cruickshank was found dead on Saturday following a major search.

The 42-year-old had been missing since Monday, October 15.

His family have been notified.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We would like to take this opportunity to again thank the members of the public who assisted in our search for Martyn, to Strathearn Community Campus for the use of their facilities, and to those who shared our appeals for information.

"Your help was very much appreciated by ourselves and also by Martyn's family."