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The National (Scotland)
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Aidan Macdonald

Vigil held in memory of woman murdered in Scottish village

Police Scotland confirmed last month they are treating the death as murder (Image: Police Scotland)

A WOMAN who was murdered has been remembered by her brother as the "glue of the family" at a vigil.

The body of Stacy Mair was discovered near Corsliehill in Houston on July 27.

Jim Mair, 43, was also found dead at the scene.

Police are treating the 35-year-old's death as murder, while the death of Jim Mair is being treated as unexplained.

At a vigil held in the mum-of-three's memory in her hometown of Falkland in Fife on Wednesday evening, Sean Hunter, said: "She would do anything for her kids.

"As her brother, it was something I would always recognise and appreciate and be blown away by, the dedication.

"It sounds almost strange because most parents do that, but there was an extra level of dedication and thought by Stacy.

"I hope they [the children] can recognise everything she did for them and know that she loved them more than anything in the world and would’ve done anything for them.

"Stacy was a happy, interesting person, a good friend to have, a loyal friend to have, and just the glue of the family."

Stacy was also described as a devoted parent and a “happy person.”

She was previously a director at TRS Tree Management, a tree removal company, before stepping down in January.

Jim Mair had appeared in court earlier in the month, accused of assaulting Stacy.

He appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on July 6, where the case was continued and he was granted bail.

Her family have said they intend to raise awareness of the circumstances surrounding her death, but for now, are focusing on supporting her children.

Speaking to STV News, Sean continued: "We’d love to thank everyone who has given support.

"The community, the way it’s come together, the thoughts and the way everybody obviously loved my sister, especially for my mum, who has received massive amounts of support from the whole community, it’s been amazing to see."

Police previously confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in connection with Stacy's death.

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