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

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 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

RSVP

Tickets cost £150 per person (£135 for students).