Order of Malta Scotland Ball

Saturday 17th May 2025 at Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

Prestonfield House

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Prestonfield House, one of Edinburgh’s most luxurious and historic venues. Nestled in beautiful parkland beneath Arthur’s Seat, this 17th-century mansion was named Best Hotel in Scotland by the Good Hotel Guide.

The evening

6.15pm Champagne reception
7.00pm Guests Piped into Dinner
7.45pm Three course silver service dinner with wine
10.00pm Raffle and auction with fabulous prizes
10.30pm Reeling kicks off with the Infamous Grouse Band
1.00am Carriages

Our charities

The Order of Malta Ball will raise funds for three good causes: Dial a Journey, which provides essential transport services for the housebound; the work of the Scottish Companions with the homeless and disabled across Scotland; and Malteser International, which is appealing for help with the thousands of displaced people needing humanitarian assistance in Lebanon, and Holy Family maternity hospital in Bethlehem.

Silent Auction

Raise money for our charities, with the chance to win an exciting array of exclusive prizes and experiences, including:

  • Tea with the Archbishop

  • Tour of the Scottish parliament followed by tea with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

  • Tour of the College of Arms

  • Lunch at Lincoln's Inn

  • A boxed set of Order of Malta coins

  • Neil Kempsell caricatures

  • A signed copy of a Paul Mealor music score

Live Auction

Participate in the live auction to win fantastic prizes in support of our charities, including:

  • A Day's Fishing at Scone Palace

  • A week in a villa in Gozo

photo of people reeling at a ball

Reeling

For those rusty about the reels, which will include the following listed, an optional dance practice will take place on the morning of Saturday 17th May in central Edinburgh.

  • Hamilton House

  • Eightsome Reel

  • Duke of Perth

  • Reel of the 51st

To register interest in the dance practice, please enquire:

RSVP

Tickets cost £140 per person (£125 for students)

Dress code: White Tie, Black Tie, National Dress with medals