It was a night of beautiful frocks, big heels and famous faces - the third annual Scottish Fashion Awards, at Stirling Castle, was truly a glamorous event.

With guests including the great and the good of the fashion world, it was one of the most hotly anticipated nights of the year. Among those to grace the red tartan carpet were model Lisa Butcher, Louise Roe, fashion correspondent for GMTV, and the socialite and fashion icon Daphne Guinness.

Scottish Designer of the Year winner Christopher Kane arrived with his sister Tammy and Dolly Jones, editor of Vogue.com, attended wearing a monochrome dress designed by one of the nominees, Jonathan Saunders.

The Scottish Fashion Awards, of which The Herald is media partner, were set up to celebrate, on home soil, the achievements of Scots working within the international fashion industry.

This year the event included 10 awards, which celebrated the work of, among others, photographers, models and designers.

Winners included Emily McWilliam for Scottish Model of the Year and London label House of Holland for Best International Use of Tartan.

Photographer David Eustace, a regular contributor to The Herald Magazine, also won Scottish Communicator of the Year for his fashion images.

Hair styling veteran, Sam McKnight, was inducted into the Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame for his continued contribution to the industry, which has included work for Vogue as well as a series of international fashion houses.

Tessa Hartmann, founder of the event, said: "The Scottish Fashion Awards can lay claim to having a hand in this new fashion revolution for all things Scottish, by providing this platform. There is a wealth of creativity and design in the award nominees and winners, and we are delighted to honour and celebrate their achievements with this prestigious occasion."

The night kicked off with guests arriving on the red tartan carpet, before being led into the castle for a champagne reception. The award ceremony was hosted by Louise Roe. She arrived wearing a short white dress designed by Graeme Armour but later changed into a pink chiffon dress designed by Christopher Kane and also wore a patterned dress by Graeme Black.

During the ceremony, which included video appearances by supermodel Agyness Deyn and actress Uma Thurman, catwalk shows showcased the clothes of, among others, Scottish Designer of the Year nominees Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Aimee McWilliams and Scottish Young Designer of the Year nominees Jamie Bruski Tetsill and Lousie Gray.

Ms Hartmann added: "I have to admit, it was an absolute thrill see so many Scottish designers, supermodels, international fashion editors, the incredible Sam McKnight and the magnificent Daphne Guinness on the tartan red carpet, overlooking the glorious hills of Stirling.

"With Agyness Deyn and Uma Thurman sending Sam McKnight a congratulatory message which was broadcast at the dinner, and nearly all of the nominees there in person, there was just such a great energy and excitement in the Great Hall.

"For a time, people had to pinch themselves that this was actually happening in Scotland. There were no losers last night, just an array of innovators and creators. I must say, being Scottish has never been so fashionable."

After the awards ceremony the guests were treated to a dinner by Nick Nairn at Stirling Castle, which included a traditional starter of haggis, neeps and tatties followed by a salmon main course and cup cakes for dessert.

Co-producer of the event, Ejay McEwan said: "The event is growing in stature and global recognition each year and we have been overwhelmed by the interest from international fashion bibles and broadcasters. If ever there is an interest in Scotland, it seems that the tartan red carpet is proving a serious draw."

Judges of the event included Kate Phelan from British Vogue, Daphne Guinness, who wore a Chanel dress with jewellery by Eric N Smith, Dolly Jones, and Janette Harkess, deputy editor of The Herald.

Ms Jones said: "It was such a thrill to be involved in this event and a real honour to be there to see Christopher Kane pick up yet another well-deserved accolade.

"Having said that, the Designer of the Year category was really difficult to judge - at Vogue.com we've watched carefully as each of the nominees' stars have risen and I wanted to vote for them all.

"The calibre of the group as a whole was very impressive and the event itself is bound to be even more respected as a result of the talent it continues to highlight."

Other nominees included Grazia magazine columnist Laura Craik for Scottish Communicator of the Year, as well as Glasgow milliner William Chambers for Scottish Jewellery/Accessory Designer of the Year.

The Scottish Style Icon award, sponsored by The Herald, was won by Darius Danesh, who could not attend due to work commitments.

After dinner, guests took part in an exclusive auction, where they bid for a bespoke outfit by Graeme Black. Guests went on to an after show party.