The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
"A "must-see" event at the Edinburgh Festival.”
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is billed as "The greatest show on earth" and from the reaction of the audience just after our performance, this years Tattoo was a show that few will forget.
We talked to Tobias Resch, a tourist from Germany: "The show was incredible. I have never seen anything like it" We then swapped stories about our favourite parts - was it the Imps Motorcycle Display Team, which features children aged aged 5 -16 with Star Wars in the background? Or what about the Pulp Fiction dancing? Dolly Parton's 9-5 or the firework finale with the tribute to David Bowie? It was tricky to pick just one highlight.
This years theme is "Tunes of Glory" and the show combines the traditional aspects of the show - like the lone piper, Auld Lang Syne and of course, the fireworks finale - with modern tunes. There is also a tribute to the Queen in her 90th year and the Nepal army band have Mount Everest projected onto the castle behind them during their part of the show.
What makes the Edinburgh Military Tattoo stand out as a "must see show" is a combination of the jaw-dropping moving visuals that are projected onto the castle walls and the lively music and dancing. And all this in one of the most spectacular venues imaginable : Edinburgh Castle itself.
We loved:
- Stunning visuals
- Vibrant music & dancing that appeals to all ages
- Spectacular venue of Edinburgh Castle
- Innovative performance
- Unique event: no other show is quite like this
Verdict:
A "must-see" event - highly recommended
Take a peek at some of our favourite moments from the gallery below.
Tickets: www.edintattoo.co.uk
Tel: +44(0) 131 225 1188
The Imps Motorcycle Display Team
The Imps Motorcycle Display Team - riding backwards
Striking Imagery is projected onto the castle
Lively Singing & Dancing appeals to all ages
Dancers at the Tattoo
A grand entrance across the castle drawbridge
Poppies remembering those who have died
Fireworks Finale
A tribute to David Bowie as part of the fireworks finale
