Fashion designer Alexander McQueen's ashes are to be scattered on the Isle of Skye, it has been revealed.

The 40-year-old regarded the island as his ancestral home and his family are planning to travel to the island in the coming weeks.

McQueen's brother, Michael, told the Sunday Times: "He made it clear his wish was for his ashes to be scattered on Skye, where our family comes from originally, and we are going to honour that.

"He had been there quite a few times over the years and felt a real connection to the place. Alexander's Scottish roots were very, very close to his heart."

McQueen was born in south London but took pride in his ancestry - his father, Ronald, was born on Skye.

He was found dead at his home in London in February, on the eve of his mother's funeral.