It has been the talk of the summer – but tonight the Oor Wullie Bucket Trail comes to an end.

After months of fun the serious stuff starts now.

Hundreds of thousands of pounds are expected to be raised at a public auction at the Dundee Rep.

In total 70 statues are up for grabs – the 55 that were dotted around Dundee plus the 15 touring Wullies. Some are highly sought after, including Oor Golfer which has been signed by some of the biggest names to have played the game.

All proceeds will go towards the Archie Foundation’s bid to create a new children’s surgical suite at Ninewells Hospital. Dr Grant Rodney, a consultant anaesthetist at Ninewells explains more in detail here.

The auction should see the charity some way to their target. Here, the Archie Foundation’s, Cassie Thompson gives a heartfelt thank you to the public for supporting the bucket trail over the past few months.

Follow progress from the auction with our live updates below: