Edinburgh
Price £475
Min age 0
Rating 4.80 / 5 [21 ratings]
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Edinburgh , Scotland, United Kingdom (UK)
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Cannons thundering, military bands marching, drums rolling, pipers playing, fireworks blazing across the night sky: the Tattoo, set against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, has amazed audiences for more than 60 years.
The 90-minute show, which also includes state-of-the-art light displays and 1,000 musicians, singers and dancers from all over the world, is brought to an end by the soulful lament of a lone piper. It’s a spectacular, emotional rollercoaster.
The Tattoo Office is on Market Street next to Waverley Station, but you can buy tickets online or over the phone. Saturday performances book out quickly. On the night, weave your way at dusk up the Royal Mile to the castle. Gates open 45 minutes before the start. The spectacle lasts for 90 minutes.
Edinburgh nights can be chilly – huddle together and take warm clothes, a waterproof and a cushion. No performance has ever been cancelled because of the weather.
The Tattoo is held nightly during the first three weeks of August.
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Edinburgh
Price £475
Min age 0
Rating 4.80 / 5 [21 ratings]
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