Funeral today for tragic Bo'ness schoolgirl Nieve McIsaac

Nieve (14), who comes from the Bo’ness area, tragically lost her life after she got into difficulty while swimming in the River Teith, in Bridge of Allan, just before 6pm on Tuesday, July 12.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police were called to a report of a 14-year-old girl in difficulty in the River Teith, near to Carse of Lecropt Road, Bridge of Allan. Emergency services attended and she was taken by Air Ambulance to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Glasgow, where she died on Saturday, July 16."

Nieve’s distraught family released a statement through Police Scotland.

They said: “Nieve was a clever, funny, and beautiful young girl. She was a much loved daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece, and we have been left devastated by her death.”

Police officers are providing support to Nieve's family and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Friends of Nieve’s held a balloon release event as a tribute to her in Victoria Park, Falkirk last Friday.

John O’Connor and Son funeral directors have announced Nieve’s funeral details.

Her service will be held at Falkirk Crematorium on Thursday, August 4 at 1.45pm.

Nieve’s family have asked for attendees to wear something bright and colourful and have requested family only flowers please – although a charitable donation will be most welcome following Nieve’s service.