It will be an enormously enjoyable event that gives you the opportunity to witness the Massed bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines alongside many acts from Australia, Canada and the USA.
Getting your hands on Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets gives you an opportunity to witness not only this show but the beautiful surroundings of the glorious city of Edinburgh. This beautiful Scottish city features some of the most unique features of any city, from the looming mountain of Arthur’s Seat to the volcanic rock upon which the castle sits. The city also features wonderful Georgian architecture, shops, restaurants, museums and, during the fringe, a host of shows to attend and enjoy.
The show itself runs annually, with a series of Military tattoos taking place from International and Commonwealth military bands, the British Armed Forces and other display teams. The term ‘tattoo’ has a long history with British soldiers as it was originally practiced as a signal for tavern owners to turn off the taps of their ale kegs. The result would be that soldiers would retire to bed at a reasonable hour of the night. As such, the term ‘tattoo’, which comes from the Dutch ‘tap toe’ or ‘Doe den tap toe’, literally means ‘turn off the tap’. As time as gone on it has evolved and become a ceremony performed by musicians within the military.
Seeing the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a worthwhile experience in the modern day, with hundreds of thousands of people witnessing the event each year. It is held at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle, which is perched in pride of place towering over the historic city. As well as performances from military musicians, it also features the use of pyrotechnics and projections, meaning that the evening regularly becomes a truly remarkable event. Therefore, it is no wonder that the show regularly sells out well in advance of its start date in August, making purchasing Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets early all the more important.
In the past, acts that have appeared have included the Scots Guards, the Irish Guards, the South African Irish Regiment, the Gurkha Rifles, the City of Wellington Pipe Band, the six regiments that now make up the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and more.
2010 will see the show reach new levels of excitement as it is the Diamond Jubilee Year of the event, with celebrations taking place for the show’s 60th year. It makes Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets all the more valuable.
