An Irish man's body has been recovered in Scotland.

Gardaí have said 74-year-old Daniel McLaughlin's remains were recovered at the port of Cairnryan on July 1st.

He was identified by Police Scotland through DNA analysis.

Mr McLaughlin had been missing from his home in Co Donegal since the beginning of July.

Gardaí say the missing person appeal has been stood down.

They have also thanked the public for their assistance.

Main image: Police Scotland headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland in February 2018. Picture by Iain Masterton / Alamy Stock Photo