Iona: Appeal to identify body of woman found off coast of Scottish island

Officers said the body was recovered on September 23 last year, but has still not been identified despite “extensive enquiries”.

They said enquiries had been carried out locally as well as across the UK and Europe.

The woman’s death is being treated as unexplained, but is not believed to be suspicious.

The police said evidence suggests that she had been in the water for approximately four to six weeks before she was found.

Officers are reappealing for information to assist the investigation.

The woman is described as white, and is believed to be between 45 and 60-years-old, 6ft in height, and of medium build.

She had no tattoos or obvious scarring from previous medical procedures.

When her body was recovered, she was wearing black walking style trousers and size 8.5 Meindl brand walking boots.

Inspector Roddy MacNeill said: “This is a tragic situation and despite a substantial effort by officers, we unfortunately still don’t have an identity.

“We are doing all we can to establish who this woman is in order to inform her next of kin.

We know this may be someone’s loved one who could me missing their mum, daughter or sister.“

“If anyone has information, no mater how insignificant it may seem, please get in touch with us.”

“If you have any information which could assist, please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1564 of 23 September, 2025.”