Family tribute to young girl, 11, found dead at beauty spot

Faith Curran had been reported missing by family last Thursday

The family of a young girl who was found dead at a Gorebridge beauty spot have have paid tribute to a "happy, adventurous, and outgoing girl who enjoyed life".

Faith Curran, 11, was first reported missing by her family at around 12.40pm on Thursday, August 6.

Police were called to the Gore Glen Woodland Park area to search for the missing girl.

Faith’s body was then found in the Gore Water at around 4.25pm that same day. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family have paid tribute to Faith, who they described as a “happy, adventurous, and outgoing girl who enjoyed life”.

They also shared their thanks with those who assisted their search for Faith, as well as their support and kindness following her death.

Police Scotland said in a statement: “The death is being treated as unexplained however there are not believed to be suspicious circumstances.

“Inquiries remain ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”