A woman's body has been found on the shore in a Fife coastal town.

The 57-year-old, who has not been named, was found in Dalgety Bay on Saturday afternoon.

Her death is being treated as unexplained at this time.

A police spokesman said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a body of a 57-year-old woman was discovered on the shore near St Colme Road in Dalgety Bay at around 3pm on Saturday, November 12.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained pending the result of a post mortem examination however there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances at this time.

"Next of kin has been informed and officers are continuing to offer them support at this difficult time."