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You'll Be Swept Away With The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Scotland Events > Edinburgh Military Tattoo Watch in wonder as the Castle gates sweep open, the night sky crackles with the sound of the pipes and drums, and the city comes to life.
The Tattoo is without doubt the most exhilarating show I have ever had the good fortune to see. By the time I left I was somewhere in the clouds, elated beyond description. And I wasn't alone. Everyone seemed to be on a 'high' and this year will be exactly the same, especially for anyone in the world with Scottish connections. Massed pipes & drums, displays, and performances from over 30 countries celebrate this famous event, which is now over 50 years old. The lucky ones will be there in person to enjoy the celebration. Billed as the most spectacular show of it's type anywhere, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the largest outdoor event in the city, attracting a worldwide audience. This year, as in every other year, over 200,000 people will see the Military Tattoo live at Edinburgh Castle, and a further 100 million will be witnessing the event on televisions around the world. Visitors from every corner converge on the City of Edinburgh, to unite in international friendship, share in the love of culture and tradition, and be swept away in the rapture of the great spectacle unfolding before them. Some travel thousands of miles every year to witness the blend of home and international talent that has kept the show fresh and exciting. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, has grown from humble beginnings in 1950 with just 8 items on the programme, to the famous event it is today. Video clip from the Tattoo This year will feature a wide range of bands from overseas taking part, with cultural performances including military bands from the Commonwealth, Europe and the USA, steel bands, cultural groups, and contributions and displays from the RAF drill team. The highlight is the massed pipes and drums, provided by regiments of the British Army and regiments from around the world with Scottish connections. At the grand finale, attention turns to Edinburgh Castle ramparts, where the spotlight is on the Lone Piper playing his haunting lament. If you can't manage along in person you can see the highlights of the tattoo, usually shown on BBC television on the final day of the event. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world's best known and best loved military spectacles and it is run for charitable causes. So far around £5 million has been given to military and civilian charities. The 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo runs from from 1st - 23rd August.
Buy 2008 Tattoo Tickets OnlineTickets sell out quickly for this unique event, so you are advised to book early to witness a showcase that will live with you forever. An event not to be missed. Find a Hotel in Edinburgh
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