A couple are missing after their car was found "washed up" on a beach in bad weather.

James and Susan Kenneavy's Ford Kuga was found lying empty on Drummore Beach near Stranraer at around 7.30am on Thursday.

Heavy rain has led to flooding in the area and the coastguard are helping with police searches.

A force spokesman said: "Officers from Police Scotland are seeking the assistance of the public in an effort to trace a couple, Susan and James Kenneavy who are missing from Drummore.

"Their Grey Ford Kuga, registration SJ15 UKX was found washed up on Drummore beach around 7:30am this morning."

Officers said the pair have not been seen at home and have not been in touch with family.

Inspector Craig Nicolson said "We are very worried about Mr and Mrs Kenneavy.

"We know the Drummore coastal road was closed last night due to coastal flooding, but I would ask anyone that seen the vehicle or the knows the whereabouts of the couple to contact Police Scotland.

"We have been carrying out searches in and around Drummore all day with the assistance of the coastguard and these searches remain ongoing at this time."