Mourners are set to hold a candlelit vigil in memory of teenager Liam Smith, who was found dead in woodlands.

On Monday, police confirmed that a body discovered in a wooded area south of Banchory, Aberdeenshire, on March 22 was that of the schoolboy.

The 16-year-old had been missing for four months, having last been seen boarding a bus from Union Square in Aberdeen to Banchory on November 17.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

On Saturday, candles will light up Aberdeen's Broad Street in remembrance of the teenager.

Mourners will gather for a two minute silence by the water fountain outside Marshall College at around 8.15pm, with hundreds expected to attend.

Aberdeen author and blogger Bradley Allan will talk at the proceedings.

He said: "I have been asked to go along and maybe say a few words along with Steve Beedy, the founder of Unspoken Wounds."

Following formal identification of his body, the teen's mum Alix said: "While we never gave up hope of finding Liam, we were realistic about the challenges facing us.

"Our hearts are broken."

The teenager's classmates at Westhill Academy paid tribute by creating a memorial made up of flowers, pictures and a signed football top at the school.

It is understood the touching tributes were left in a spot were Liam liked to socialise with his friends on breaks.

Headteacher Alison Reid said: "The Westhill Academy community is very close-knit.

"The confirmation of the death of Liam has hit the school hard, and pupils and staff are coming to terms with what they have heard.

"Liam was a well-known and widely liked pupil and we will all miss him deeply.

"I am incredibly proud of every person connected with our school and can assure the wider community that we will do our utmost to support them in any way we can."

Over the past four months specialist resources including the police helicopter, dogs, divers and search advisers were used in the hunt for the teenager.

High-profile figures including Scotland manager Alex McLeish and reality TV star Scotty T also recorded messages of support in a bid to help.

After months had passed, police scaled back their searches but reiterated it would remain as a "standard long-term missing person investigation".

Following the discovery of the body by a member of the public, specialist search officers and a mountain rescue team were brought on board to recover the remains due to the remote and challenging terrain.

Police told STV News the area of woodland had not been previously searched as it was several miles away from any reported sightings.