Body confirmed as missing taxi driver

Robert Stevenson's body was found down a gully near an Aberdeenshire beauty spot

Published 16th May 2017
Last updated 16th May 2017

A body found near Pennan during the evening of Sunday, 14 May, has been identified as Robert Stevenson, of Portsoy.

His family has paid tribute to the 65 year old:

"The family of Mr Stevenson is devastated with the outcome of what has been a very difficult few days.

"Robert was a devoted husband and much loved dad and will be very sorely missed.

"The family would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the search in any way and ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult time."

The taxi driver hadn't been seen since around 4.20pm on Thursday, 11 May, driving his taxi southbound on the A947 between Banff and Macduff south of the Deveron Bridge.