The parents of Manchester terror attack victim Eilidh MacLeod have said they will remember their daughter as "eternally young".

Two weeks on from the atrocity at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena, relatives and friends of the schoolgirl will gather for her funeral in her home village on Barra in the Western Isles.

The 14-year-old was among 22 people killed when a suicide bomber targeted the gig on May 22.

Eilidh's parents, Roddy and Marion, released a statement on Monday, ahead of the funeral service at Our Lady, Star of the Sea in Castlebay.

They said: "Two weeks ago today we lost our darling daughter and sister, Eilidh MacLeod, in one of the cruellest ways possible.

"Eilidh was loved and cared about by so many and we have been overwhelmed by the love, kindness, offers of assistance and support given by family, friends and strangers alike."

Her friend and schoolmate Laura MacIntyre, 15, was seriously injured in the explosion as she attended the concert alongside Eilidh.

The MacLeods added: "We continue to pray for Eilidh's friend Laura MacIntyre, who is still in hospital in Manchester, that she makes a full recovery and is soon able to return home.

"Most of Eilidh's happiest times were spent in the Western Isles, particularly Barra and Vatersay, with her friends and family so we are pleased to have her back home among those she loved so much.

"Eilidh was brought up on the island of Vatersay, moving to Barra just two years ago so it is only fitting that she is laid to rest in the village she grew up in."

The couple thanked the authorities in Manchester, Greater Manchester Police and Police Scotland for treating their daughter's memory with "great dignity and respect during the last fortnight".

They expressed gratitude to their "island community who have looked after us so well and helped us bring our darling girl back to Barra" and thanked Loganair, Caledonian MacBrayne and Co-operative Funeral Care.

Eilidh's body was flown home to Barra on Sunday ahead of the service.

Mr and Mrs MacLeod said: "Today, as we take Eilidh on her final journey, our one hope is that her funeral is a real celebration of her life and the wonderful person she was.

"Eilidh loved life and made the most of her 14 years. She loved her music, hanging out with her friends, reading and was never far from her iPhone.

"A typical teenager, Eilidh took great pride in her appearance. She loved her make-up and her shopping trips to the mainland."

They added: "Eilidh's infectious personality touched everyone she met and it has been a privilege and an honour to have her as our daughter.

"We will always remember her as a truly beautiful girl inside and out, eternally young, loved by all and forever in our hearts."