Sunflower Ball in aid of the Highland Hospice

8th November 2024

The Kingsmills Team are delighted to announce the launch of the Sunflower Ball; in collaboration with the Highland Hospice. After a number of years, we are bringing this much loved event back with a huge celebration. And, we have a stellar line up of guests!

From Saturday 9th November through until midnight on the night of the event, we’re inviting you to contribute to our fundraising by bidding on our silent auction lots. We have some exceptional experiences! Take a look below!

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When is the Sunflower Ball?

The Sunflower Ball is being held on Saturday 16th November 2024 in the Kingsmills Suite. So far, the Kingsmills Team have raised over £440,000 for the Highland Hospice. And, we’re determined to raise half a million pounds for the charity by the end of this year. We can’t wait to add this new event to the calendar!

Included in your ticket

Arrival Drinks Reception with canapés*
Meet & Greet with Rory Bremner*
4-course gastronomic menu
Malt whisky dram
Headline entertainment from Rory Bremner
Music from CALA
Entertainment from Kenny & Michael (from Torridon)
Grand Whisky Auction

*Canapés included in Platinum and Gold tickets only. For Meet & Greet, Platinum tickets only will be invited to a VIP drinks reception at the beginning of the evening with Rory Bremner.

Rory Bremner

The Kingsmills Suite will play host to this fabulous evening with our main guest Rory Bremner. A comedian, satirist, presenter and impressionist, Rory may hail from Scotland but his humour and TV acclaim has spread across the UK. With a host of TV appearances, newspaper contributions, documentaries and a repertoire of characters, we can’t wait for Rory to lead us through an evening of entertainment!

Other Guests

On Saturday 16th November, you are invited to join us for a drinks reception, 4 course dinner and some exceptional entertainment. The talented band CALA will be entertaining through dinner, while MC and Host Alex Fleming will lead us through the evenings packed itinerary. After dinner, we will be treated to music from Kenny Smith and Michael McMillan of renowned band, Torridon! Then, we will gather for an incredible whisky auction including rare bottlings and very special lots.

CALA – entertaining through dinner

Sunflower Ball Menu

Our menu has been curated to celebrate some of the finest ingredients from the land and sea. A real feast! Enjoy a seasonal Spiced Pumpkin Velouté to begin followed by exquisite Scallops, pan seared, and served with pickled pear and hazelnut praline. The main event is Hay Roasted Venison from a local estate. To finish, savour a Pistachio and Apple Gâteau. Dietary alternatives are available on request.

Grand Whisky Auction

The grand finale of this evening will be an exceptional auction with a collection of rare expressions, bottlings and incredible malts. Fear not, if you’re not a whisky fan, we will also have a collection of lots for you to bid on! All the proceeds from the auction will be going to the Highland Hospice and we’re determined to raise as much as we can to get us near our £500,000 target!