Remains found near East Lothian stately home confirmed as missing mum Louise Tiffney

Remains discovered near the entrance to a stately home have been confirmed as those of a mother who vanished 15 years ago.

Louise Tiffney, 43, was last seen leaving her home in Dean Path, Edinburgh, on May 27 2002.

Human remains were found near the entrance of Gosford House, a stately home in Longniddry, East Lothian, at around 6.30pm on Sunday and they have been identified following dental analysis, police said.

Her son Sean Flynn previously stood trial charged with her murder, but the allegation was found not proven.

Police said her death remains a murder investigation and detectives will continue to liaise with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie, from the Major Investigation Team, said: Now that we have identified these remains, our thoughts are once again with Louise's family, who have had to wait 15 years for this news.

We will continue to provide them with all the necessary support and assistance they may require at this very difficult time.

Our investigation into Louise's death and the discovery of her remains is continuing and we will keep the family and the Crown Office fully updated with the progress of these inquiries.''

The remains were found by a cyclist off the A198 road.

Police and scientific experts had been working at the scene since the discovery, and the remains were fully recovered by Friday.

The A198 is expected to reopen later on Friday afternoon.