A Loch Lomond hill farmer has raised more than £13,000 for charity by holding an event in memory of her mum and sister.

Caitlin Ross organised the event in aid of RSABI and Diabetes UK at a stock-judging event hosted by Luss Estates.

The charity drive was originally set for October but was put off until November 11 by Storm Babet.

With the help of her partner, Allan McKenzie, Caitlin raised the cash in memory of her sister Iona and her mum, Shona, who died in March and May this year.

More than 300 people attended on the night to try their hand at stock-judging, with many also buying tickets for a raffle that featured prizes donated by several generous local businesses, including glamping trips, an off-road experience and hotel stays.

Two local farmers, Louise McArthur and Jamie Pirie, presided over an auction for a sheep each, with the money raised being donated to the two charities.

The stock-judging cash prizes were kindly sponsored by Hamlisch MacKinnon Fencing and Endrick Vets.

A total of £13,340 was raised by the event, with the charities each now in line to receive £6,670.

Caitlin, who lives and works between two farms at Loch Lomond with dad Iain and help from brother Calum, said as well as raising funds for two charities close to her family’s heart, she also hoped to encourage local farmers to enjoy some time together during the winter months.

She said: “We had a lot more people attend than we ever imagined, and it was great to get so many local farmers and friends together.

"A lot of people said they got to catch up with people they hadn’t seen in years, which was one of the main reasons I wanted to host the event.”

Pauline Macmillan, RSABI’s head of fundraising, added: “We’re very grateful to Caitlin for her fundraising efforts and for raising such a brilliant total to support RSABI’s work.

“Our thanks also go to everyone who attended and supported the stock-judging event at Luss Estate.

"The amazing sum raised for RSABI will go towards providing vital emotional, practical and financial support to those who need it in Scottish agriculture.”