A grand celebration of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is set to take place in Perthshire. The annual tartan-trimmed St Andrew’s Day Gala Ball will be hosted at Crieff Hydro on November 30, commemorating SCAA’s 11 years of service in the national emergency service network. The event aims to honour the charity’s vital contributions while embracing Scottish culture through entertainment and fundraising.
Comedian Fred MacAulay will be hosting the black-tie affair, sponsored by Pitlochry’s Edradour Distillery, with over 300 guests expected to attend. SCAA events officer Caryn Whitelaw expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support received from the public, businesses, and organisations in Perthshire. The evening will feature testimonials from SCAA crew members and patients whose lives have been impacted by the charity’s lifesaving work.
Key sponsors for the event include Edradour Distillery, Babcock, GS Brown, and Lindsay Burns & Co auctioneers. Tickets are priced at £80 per person or £800 for a table of 10, with limited availability. Edradour Distillery owner Andrew Symington highlighted the importance of supporting SCAA in providing critical services across Scotland.
The gala promises to be a memorable occasion, blending entertainment with a solemn acknowledgment of SCAA’s mission. Attendees can anticipate an evening of camaraderie and generosity, all in aid of sustaining SCAA’s crucial operations. For more information and ticket purchases, visit www.scaa-charityball2024.com.