Edinburgh Military Tattoo

A wealth of talent from around the world joins forces on the Esplanade to stage the spectacular programme of music, song and dance which makes up The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Tattoo was conceived in its present form and first performed in 1950. Today, with its unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre, it is without question one of the world's greatest shows. It takes place during the Edinburgh Festival and is set against the unique and amazing backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Participating Scottish Regiments The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards 1st Battalion The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) THE ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS (PRINCESS MARGARET'S OWN GLASGOW AND AYRSHIRE REGIMENT) 21st, 71st, 74th. 1st Battalion The King's Own Scottish Borderers 1st Battalion The Black Watch Other Participants 1st Battalion The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) Aberdeen Universities’ Officer’s Training Corp Tayforth Universities’ Officer’s Training Corps The City of Dunedin The City of Invercargill Caledonian Pipe Band The Imps Motor Cycle Display Team The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra The Lowland Band of the Scottish Division Emerald Isle Irish Dance Team Band of the Coldstream Guards Band of The Royal Irish Regiment The Tattoo Choir (Kevock Choir)