Scotland's high hopes of success suffered a body blow on the first day at the European Girls' Championships at Murcar.

Led by Carly Booth, who was the top performer with a 78, the Scots finished a heartbreaking 17th out of the 19 countries.

Booth, Rebecca Wilson (79), Kelsey MacDonald (80) and Sammy Vass (87) were a collective 36 over par for the 18 holes and the 21-over-par 237 total leaves the home team well out of contention for one of the top eight match-play places.

Switzerland, Sweden and Germany shared the top spot on four-over-par 220, one ahead of surprise package, the Czech Republic. France, England and Ireland were tied on 227.

FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
220 Switzerland, Sweden, Germany
221 Czech Republic
222 France, England, Ireland
223 Spain
224 Austria, Denmark
225 Italy
226 Belgium, Netherlands
228 Finland
235 Wales
237 Scotland
239 Norway
253 Latvia