Order of Malta Scotland Ball
Saturday 25th April 2026 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 2026 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
Malteser International, which is helping thousands of displaced people with humanitarian assistance in Lebanon;
Holy Family maternity hospital in Bethlehem.
Silent Auction
This year you will have the chance to bid for an exciting array of exclusive prizes and experiences, including:
Tickets for the Edinburgh Tattoo
A glamping pod experience
Concert tickets for Barbara Dickson
A statuette by Jason Barnett
A coaching session for curling
Tea with the Archbishop
Staying at the Wee Cottage
A tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia
Caricatures, fine wine, and restaurant meals
Live Auction
Support our charities by bidding for several fantastic prizes, including:
A day's racing at Perth Racecourse
A day's shooting on the Murthly Estate
A week in a villa in Gozo
A signed painting of Madonna and Child
Reeling
For those rusty about the reels, which will include the following listed, an optional dance practice will take place on the morning of the ball in central Edinburgh. Details will be circulated to all guests ahead of the Ball.
Hamilton House
Eightsome Reel
Duke of Perth
Reel of the 51st
