OCHIL JOINERS took home the glory as Scottish Autism raised a record sum at their annual golf fundraiser.

The push saw 25 teams take part in a Texas scramble around Craigielaw Golf Course in East Lothian to raise money for the Alloa-based charity.

Held in partnership with SG Pro Cleaning, also situated in the town, the golf day raised a whopping £16,000 for Scottish Autism.

Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings was on hand once again to host the event, joining in with the golf and also helping tally up the final totals.

Dorry McLaughlin, chief executive for Scottish Autism, said: “We are delighted with the money that has been raised via our annual golf day.

“We are extremely grateful to SG Pro Cleaning for their continued partnership with us and to Scott Hastings who always does such a phenomenal job building an atmosphere and convincing people to part with their money to support our cause.

“The funds raised will be hugely beneficial to our Lothians services, and will help to support the financing of an upgrade to the facilities which will enable the autistic people we support to get the best out of the time that they spend with us.”

Money was raised from the various teams playing golf alongside a raffle and a silent action, raising a total of £16,125, an increase of £1,500 from last year.

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Douglas Smith, managing director of SG Pro Cleaning, added: “The annual golf day is always a really fun day for everyone who participates and this year was no exception.

“We are delighted to have raised a record sum for Scottish Autism, who we continue to enjoy a strong relationship with.

“It was great to hear on the day how the money raised will go towards supporting the upgrade of their Lothian services and will bring real benefits to the people who access the service.

“We’re already looking forward to next year and how we can go even further and raise yet more money for this worthy cause.”