THE FUNERAL of a woman whose remains were discovered in East Lothian 15 years after she disappeared has been held in Edinburgh.

Louise Tiffney vanished from her home in the city in 2002 leaving behind her young daughter Hannah and teenage son Sean.

Her remains were discovered by a cyclist on the outskirts of Gosford House estate, in April this year.

The funeral of Louise, who was 43 when she disappeared, was held at Seafield Crematorium yesterday.

A family notice ahead of the service said "Louise, sadly died, aged 43 years, a devoted mum of Sean and Hannah, precious daughter of Mary and the late Roger, fun loving sister of Junie, Katy, Lulu and Iris.

"Sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved Louise."

Police Scotland have said the case remains a murder investigation.