The annual Glasgow Brain Game quiz dinner has raised a record £1.7million for Marie Curie.

The charity hit the milestone at this year's event on October 3.

The black-tie event, which is one of the charity's biggest fundraising events of the year, was attended by 500 guests at the Hilton in Glasgow.

Olympic gold medallist Duncan Scott MBE, radio DJs Gary Spence, Amber Zoe Livingstone, and David Farrell, and Scottish comedian Stuart Mitchell were among the high-profile guests.

The event's evening host, David Farrell (Image: Marie Curie) The 17th edition of the quiz dinner saw the team from Waterfoot Properties claim the trophy, raising more than £210,000 across the evening.

The committee chair of the Marie Curie Glasgow Brain Game, David Logue, who recently retired from Gardiner & Theobald, announced the total of £1.7million at the end of the evening.

He has now stepped down from his role as chair, allowing Mark Lewis of Rutherford Cross to take the lead.

The event saw participation from some of the city's top companies, including Alliance Print, KPMG, Tigerbond, McLaughlin & Harvey, Keir Construction, Livingston James, and Springfield Properties, all contributing to the fundraising efforts.

David Logue with Mark Lewis (Image: Marie Curie) Catherine Maclean, special events lead at Marie Curie, said: "The Glasgow Brain Game is a huge event in our calendar and is such a significant night for the charity and the work we carry out in the city.

"We are absolutely delighted to have reached the total of £1.7million raised from the Glasgow Brain Game since it was first established.

"An amount like this has a massive impact on our beneficiaries and it was a great way to conclude our chair David Logue’s tenure as chair, who has made such a positive impact in reaching this staggering total.

"We have raised a record amount again this year which is fantastic.

"Although the event is now very well established in the city, the support from Glasgow’s business world continues to be overwhelming and the competition in the room on the night was truly electric.

"A huge congratulations to the team from Waterfoot Properties in coming out on top and being crowned Glasgow’s brainiest business.

"This event wouldn’t be the success it is, without the added support of our event partners, United Airlines, Tigerbond, itison, and Alliance Print."

The quiz tested guests' knowledge across six rounds including music, sport, and a 90s-themed round.

A silent and live auction also took place, as well as a raffle in partnership with United Airlines, with the chance to win two return business class flights to New York.

Winner of the flights to New York (Image: Marie Curie) A highlight of the night saw the guests play a nostalgic game of pass the parcel with prizes supplied for each table from event partner itison.

Marie Curie provides care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones.

The money raised from events like the Glasgow Brain Game ensures the charity can continue to provide the best possible care for anyone living with a terminal illness, at home, in their hospices, or over the phone.

The charity believes everyone should have expert care and support at the end of life, free from unnecessary pain, and have the dignity and respect they deserve, whatever their illness.

With the success of this year’s event, Marie Curie is set to continue its caring mission in the city and beyond.