My plans for the weekend... off to Edinburgh for the Festival and The Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo... men in kilts and bagpipes, a memorable summer weekend:)
Quite simply one of the most spectacular shows you will ever see, the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo is a truly global spectacle.
For Tattoo tickets and hospitality information please visit The Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo website or telephone +44 (0) 131 225 1188.
The world famous Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo is an annual global gathering showcasing the talents of musicians and performers from around the world.
The region contains some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks, the Capital City of Edinburgh hosts world famous festivals such as the Royal
Military Tattoo, at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, both of which are held during August every year, and at New Year, the Hogmanay Celebrations.
An important note: The castle is busier than usual during the wonderful
Military Tattoo.
Edinburgh Castle and it's gardens are also within a couple of minutes walk, and provides a beautiful backdrop for the famous
Military Tattoo.
Saga Sapphire moors overnight in Leith, so guests can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Edinburgh Fringe and you can also join an optional tour to celebrate the last night of the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo and watch the fireworks and light show.
The Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo also performs internationally; the tattoo is also televised annually by the BBC, and watched by 100 million people all over the world every year.
Watch the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, take seats for the Edinburgh
Military Tattoo, discover Jersey's floral and natural beauty and explore the maiden port of Campbeltown.
The military tattoo grew more elaborate over the years, and now involves aspects like Highland dancers, massed bands and fireworks alongside the military pipes and drums.
And no train holidays to Scotland are complete without seeing the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
The first
military tattoo in Edinburgh was held in 1949, and took place in PrincesStreetGardens.
Continue to Pitlochry for some free time before continuing to Edinburgh to explore this historic city and experience the incredible
Military Tattoo.
The next year, in 1950, the first official Edinburgh Royal
Military Tattoo was held in front of the Edinburgh Castle.
The Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo is run for charitable purposes, and has donated over # 5 million through the years to funds such as the Army Benevolent Fund.
In 2010, HRH Queen Elizabeth granted the spectacle a Royal title in celebration of sixty years of performing, and it is now known as the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
Get your tickets for the Edinburgh
Military Tattoo here in person or online.
At the Edinburgh
Military Tattoo, just outside the Edinburgh Castle, performers from around the world put on a military pageant and musical, with a light show to boot.
If you are lucky enough to visit in August, make sure you book seats for the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo in the shadow of this mighty fortress.
Marvel at the awesome spectacle of the colourful, musical Edinburgh
Military Tattoo during this exciting tour based in Blair Atholl.
The itinerary, accommodations and
military tattoo were bloody great!
Visits to Stamford, Hadrian's Wall, Jedburgh, Melrose, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh
Military Tattoo (departures August 4, 11, and 18), Gretna Green, Shakespeare's Stratford - upon - Avon, Broadway, Bath, Stonehenge; orientation drive in Cardiff; walking tours in York and Chester
Visits to Shakespeare's Stratford - upon - Avon, Durham, Hadrian's Wall, Jedburgh, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh
Military Tattoo (departures July 29 through August 19), Gretna Green, Betws - y - Coed, Llanfair, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Adare, Killarney, Blarney, Bath, Stonehenge; orientation drives in Dublin, Cardiff; walking tours in Oxford, York, Chester
Local Guide for city sightseeing in Edinburgh; host service in London; professional Tour Director while touring Visits to Stamford, Hadrian's Wall, Jedburgh, Melrose, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh
Military Tattoo (departures August 4, 11, and 18), Gretna Green, Shakespeare's Stratford - upon - Avon, Broadway, Bath, Stonehenge; orientation drive in Cardiff; walking tours in York and Chester Northumberland National Park, Scottish Lowlands, Lake District National Park, Cotswold Hills, Salisbury Plain
Local Guide for city sightseeing in Edinburgh; host service in London; professional Tour Director while touring Visits to Shakespeare's Stratford - upon - Avon, Durham, Hadrian's Wall, Jedburgh, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh
Military Tattoo (departures July 29 through August 19), Gretna Green, Betws - y - Coed, Llanfair, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Adare, Killarney, Blarney, Bath, Stonehenge; orientation drives in Dublin, Cardiff; walking tours in Oxford, York, Chester Cotswold Hills, Northumberland National Park, Scottish Lowlands, Lake District National Park, North Wales and Snowdonia National Park, The Burren, Ring of Kerry and Lakes of Killarney, Salisbury Plain
Visits to Stonehenge, Widecombe - in - the - Moor, Plymouth, Glastonbury, Bath, Tenby, Blarney, Killarney, Adare, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Liverpool, Gretna Green, Glasgow, Fort William, Culloden Moor, Pitlochry, St. Andrews, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh
Military Tattoo (departures July 21 through August 11), Jedburgh, Hadrian's Wall, Shakespeare's Stratford - upon - Avon; orientation drives in Cardiff, Dublin; walking tours in Chester, York
Visits to Shakespeare's Stratford - upon - Avon, Hadrian's Wall, Jedburgh, Edinburgh Castle, tickets for Edinburgh
Military Tattoo (departures July 30 through August 20), St. Andrews, Pitlochry, Culloden Moor, Fort William, Gretna Green, Liverpool, Betws - y - Coed, Caernarvon, Ludlow, Bath, Glastonbury, Widecombe - in - the - Moor, Plymouth, Stonehenge; orientation drive in Cardiff; walking tours in Oxford, York and Chester
By invitation of the Jordan Tourism Board - a good, old - fashioned jolly to see King Abdullah II take
the Military Tattoo Royal Salute More
Then explore the bustling city of Edinburgh, including an awe - inspiring evening at the worldfamous
Military Tattoo.
We're back in Edinburgh for approximately 05.30 pm with enough time to relax and explore the city before making your own way to the evening performance of
the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.
We continue on to Scotland's cosmopolitan capital, where we have time to explore the city and enjoy dinner (payable locally) before settling into our seats for the highlight of our trip, the Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
Witness the spectacle of the world - famous Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
Every year people gather in the city for the world famous Edinburgh Festival which includes
the Military Tattoo, the International Book Festival and the Fringe, famed for arts and performance.
Visit a whisky distillery; explore peaceful Hermitage and Dunkeld before returning to the capital for the spectacular Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
You'll have to book months in advance to see the famous Scottish
Military Tattoo, and extravaganza of fireworks, pipes and dancing at the castle.
For three weeks in August each year the Castle Esplanade is the venue of the world - famous Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo, when the Scottish regiments plays host to performers from over 40 countries.
These are combined with The Edinburgh
Military Tattoo and the RBS August Fireworks display to make for an unrivalled month long collection of arts events unlike any other.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is set in the heart of the capital and the only five - star hotel on the historic Royal Mile and Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
As a charitable event, the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo has raised over # 5 million for civilian and military charitable organisations.
Highly rated for cleanliness Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is set in the heart of the capital and the only five - star hotel on the historic Royal Mile and Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
These amazing performances are all part of the Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
For a true Scottish experience, attend the Edinburgh
Military Tattoo, where kilted pipers play below the battlements of Edinburgh Castle.
In 2010, because of its long - standing popularity, six - decades of service and contributions to charity, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth awarded the Royal title to the Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
Another event in Edinburgh is the Edinburgh
Military Tattoo which is an iconic image of the city with kilted pipers and military bands performing in front of the spectacular Edinburgh Castle.
Today,
the military tattoo is brought to life as a display that entertains an average of over 217,000 visitors to Edinburgh every year.
Top of the Royal Mile is situated in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, a 1 - minute walk from Royal Mile and a 2 - minute walk from Edinburgh
Military Tattoo.
Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo: In August, military bands from across the Commonwealth gather to perform on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.
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Military Tattoo: The world famous performance of Scottish bagpipes and dancers from around the world is a ticket well worth the price.
However this year's «splash of tartan» theme for The Royal Edinburgh
Military Tattoo posed an experimental opportunity not to be missed.