The family of a Scottish woman found murdered in Athens last month described her as “kind, principled and selfless” in a first statement issued on Thursday, just hours after a 26-year-old man was charged with the murder and remanded in custody awaiting trial.

Inquiries have focused on Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s last few hours alive and police believe they hold the key to why 38-year-old was targeted

The pastor described the 38-year-old as having a “big passion” for missionary work