A charity night attended by Judy Murray, Dougie Vipond and more has raised an impressive £136,165 for Children First.

The event had already raised more than £40,000 before the night even began but even more was raised on the evening, including £42,000 on a live auction and more than £14,000 in a silent auction.

As part of that, Andy Murray donated a signed tennis racket and outfit but the biggest money raiser was exclusive use of Rocpool Reserve in Inverness with dinner served by Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr.

He also introduced the meal at the charity event and thanked the venue, dining suppliers, staff and entertainment partners who all offered their support for free to ensure all the money went straight to Children First.

That included any money spent at the bar on the night with more than 150 guests in attendance despite the difficult weather.

On the night, Judy Murray sat down in conversation with Dougie Vipond. Ms Murray is a patron of the event and discussed her own career as well as encounters with famous Scots at her two sons tennis matches around the world.

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She also announced a surprise auction lot of two centre court tickets in the member section for the second day of Wimbledon, which guarantees you the opportunity to see the defending male or female champion playing. A lunch in the members’ restaurant was also part of the deal.

John McGurk MBE also addressed the crowd and gave an intimate and personal story about what Children First means to him. The charity played a big part in his life having helped him and his seven month pregnant mother off the streets in 1964 when he was just 10-years-old.

Mary Glasgow, chief executive at Children First, introduced the charity and the work they provide on the night before guests indulged in a champagne reception accompanied by the GeO Gospel Choir and Fallon Robertson dancers.

A four-course gala dinner overseen by Mr Roux Jr took place with TheSoundTrax entertaining everyone at Crossbasket Castle in Glasgow, which was also donated free of charge by owners Alison and Steve Timoney.

Other prizes from the auction included a round of golf for four and lunch at Gleneagles as well as launch for two aboard the Royal Scotsman Belmond Train.

Inverlochly Castle Hotel, Fort William and Mr Roux Jr added a last-minute exclusive use stay for 34 people with a cooking demonstration and dinner.

Mary Glasgow, Children First chief executive said: “We are beyond grateful to everyone involved in organising the Changing Children’s Lives fundraising dinner at Crossbasket Castle to raise vital funds for Children First and to each and every person who attended this very special evening.

"The very notion of childhood in Scotland is in crisis and far too many children feel desperately alone and frightened. Our work has never been more needed. All children should have hopes, dreams and opportunities. But, for many, they simply don’t exist. 

“Events like this give us hope and show that people care about the babies, children and young people who urgently need our support. Every penny of the incredible £136,165.79 raised will go towards our work to help children recover from unimaginable trauma and give them a brighter future.” 

Dougie Vipond added: "This was an outstanding event to be part of, filled with fantastic entertainment, and delicious food overseen by Michel Roux Jr. The generosity displayed during the live and silent auctions, as well as over the course of the night, was nothing short of inspiring. Mary Glasgow and John McGurk MBE's words reminded us of the significant impact the funds raised will have on children in Scotland, with every penny going directly to those in need."