Before the start of the Tattoo, people milling about. Quests trying to find their seats and performers finding where they que up. The Tattoo is an annual series of military Tattos, performed by The British Armed Forces, Common Wealth, and International military bands. It's held once a year in August with nightly shows come rain or shine.We're close to starting time here, as you see the stands filling up and darkness is falling. The show starts at 9:30.We're seated on section 2, the right side of photo. There's a small section just as the performers come out of the castle, then our section. We had excellent seats just a few rows from the bottom, so very good visibility as the bands marched passed us and performed in front of us. The show is magnificent, with cutting edge lighting, sound and military precision. See, right in front of us. The pipes.........oh how I love the pipes.
This was The US NAVY Band, or a portion of them. The tickets range in price from 42.50 to 970.00 Euro's and many seats are already sold for the next season, August of 2024. The prices vary by physically where you're located and what night you go. Our section 2 is currently listed at 88 Euro's, and was a part of our tour. This is the only video I took short enough to download. So much pageantry. Truly a wonderful evening of fabulous performances. Nearly 220,000 people attend the Tattoo annually in August at Edinburgh Castle. Everything was so moving. The evening ended in darkness at the Castle with a single bag piper atop the Castle Wall, immediately following the last band. Then lights came on so we could all make our way back to the our coaches. We walked the full royal mile and then some to get the long que of coaches awaiting all those in attendance.
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Wow, that looks like a great show. And so nice it was included with the tour.
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DeleteI've only known a tattoo to be the kind you get on your skin. :) So, you taught me something. This is so cool! How wonderful that it happened while you were there.
ReplyDeleteI love the pipes too.
We've been to Edinburgh before, so this tour was planned around he date of the Tattoo since we were there at the wrong time last time.
DeleteI’ve never heard of The Tattoo. It sounds like it was a magical evening.
ReplyDeleteTruly magical. It's a HUGE event there.
DeleteWow, I can see why it is so popular. Thanks for sharing the snippet of the the band. I have to keep this on my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteIt really is incredible. Hope you get to go.
DeleteWhat a neat experience!
ReplyDeleteIt really was very special.
DeleteGreat photos! I always watched it on TV. Really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing. Thanks also for stopping by. It is lovely to meet you.
ReplyDeleteWill add you to my blog list. Glad you enjoyed the post and have gotten to see the Tattoo on tv.
DeleteAn amazing show. I love the pipes. I''ve never seen the Tattoo because I usually go to Scotland in march but I know how beautiful it is.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you. I had been to Scotland previously also, but at the wrong time to see the Tattoo.
DeleteI’ve never heard of The Tattoo.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic show.
Thanks for your visit, it was a wonderful show. My friend has always wanted to go.
DeleteNice work! Keep up the good work with your posts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, been MIA for awhile, will have to try and finish the England Tour Posts.
DeleteThank you Emily, appreciate the kind words. Have been MIA from this blog for too long. Need to catch up.
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