National Piping Centre
Charity Ball
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Charity Ball
St Andrew’s Night 2025
To celebrate our place at the heart of Scottish tradition and raise vital funds to continue our work, the National Piping Centre is delighted to host its second Charity Ball for St Andrew’s Night on Saturday 29th November — and everyone is invited!
You can get your tickets now to join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live music, ceilidh dancing and great company, all in support of our mission to inspire, educate, and enrich lives through piping.
Together, we’ll celebrate our piping community and raise funds to ensure its future.
What to Expect
- Red carpet welcome with a drink on arrival and photo opportunity
- A sumptuous three-course meal in our auditorium
- Entertainment throughout the evening, including a charity auction and raffle with money-can’t-buy prizes
- A spectacular finale with Lorne MacDougall & Friends, who will fill the floor with tunes and lead the ceilidh dancing
- A Black-Tie celebration — the perfect chance to dress up and enjoy St Andrew’s Night in style
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Tickets & Sponsorship
Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of the NPC Charity Ball.
Tickets: £135 per person
Tables: £1,300 for a table of ten
Looking to make a bigger impact?
Our Sponsorship Packages start from £2,000 — a fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while gaining valuable visibility for your business.
Can’t attend in person?
You can still be part of the celebration as a Thistle Sponsor, or by donating a prize for our Grand Raffle or Auction. Every contribution helps make a difference.
Charity Ball
Tickets & Sponsorship
Our Event Sponsors
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors supporting the second annual NPC Charity Ball. Their contributions make this special evening possible.
Headline Sponsor
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Bronze Sponsor
Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust
Dram Sponsor
Glenfiddich / William Grant Foundation
Production Sponsor
Black Box Pro Audio
Wine Sponsor
Alexander Wines
We would also like to thank those who have donated prizes for our auction & raffle on the night:
- William Grant Foundation, Celtic Football Club, Clydeside Distillery, Scottish Rogue, Doughman’s Land & many more!
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Buy Raffle Tickets Now!
You can also support this year’s NPC Charity Dinner by buying your tickets now for our Piping Live! Grand Raffle.
For just £10 per ticket you can win this mega-prize for you +1, which will see you win your week at Piping Live! 2026 with:
- 2 x tickets to all Piping Live! events
- 7 x nights accommodation at the Pipers’ Tryst inc. breakfast for you + 1
- 2 x tickets to the World Pipe Band Championships for both Friday and Saturday days of competition ; thanks to the World Pipe Band Championships / Glasgow Life
- 2 x tickets to the pre-World’s Wednesday Night Pipe Band Concert ; thanks to the Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band (Pipe Band to be announced soon!)
- A Piping Live! merch mega bundle
- …and much much more!
So get your tickets now at the link below to win your Piping Live! 2026 for just £10!
Charity Ball
Why It Matters!
By joining us, you’re directly supporting:
- Equitable access to music-making and learning for all
- Community piping clubs, outreach projects and school workshops across Scotland
- Programmes such as The CLASP and the NPC Veterans Club
- The running of the world’s largest piping festival, Piping Live!
- Youth development through the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland and Trainee Tutor initiatives
- Ongoing research and projects promoting a more diverse and inclusive piping community
Every ticket, every bid, and every dance step makes a difference. All proceeds from the evening go directly to our charitable work.
✨ Come for the celebration. Stay for the cause. Leave knowing you’ve made a real impact. ✨
