Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will stage its 75th anniversary production at Edinburgh Castle esplanade in 2025.

Tattoo reveals stage musical ambitions ahead of 75th anniversary

The Royal Airforce Red Arrows fly past over St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Heppell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo flypast times and route map

A 'Highland Rave' sequence is one of the highlights of this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Watch as 'Highland Rave' staged at the Edinburgh Tattoo for the first time

Massed Pipes and Drums

In Pictures: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024

Street performers entertain the crowds on Edinburgh's Royal Mile during the city's Festival Fringe.

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Why I fully support a ban on 'distasteful' Tattoo fly pasts Jane Bradley

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Alan Lane is the new creative director of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

New Creative Director to take the wheel at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Alan Lane is the new creative director of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Theatre director to lead Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo into new era

The Royal Navy helped launch year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the luxury floating hotel Fingal in Leith Docks. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Sea shanty sensation 'Wellerman' and Bollywood to be celebrated in Tattoo

Fireworks from the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Tattoo chief quits after overseeing just two runs of the military spectacular

Tattoo pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth in show's poignant finale

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Two thirds of tickets for this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have already been snapped up.

Tattoo organisers aim for sell-out after two thirds of tickets are snapped up

Shonaig Macpherson has been appointed hair of the Edinburgh International Cultural Summit, which is held every two years.

Former National Trust chief to head up Edinburgh's global culture summit

Electro Pipes were one of the non-traditional turns at this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Readers' Letters: Military Tattoo has become too entertaining

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle since 1950. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Tattoo chief vows to shed its 'tartan and shortbread' image

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been called off for the second year in a row.

Tattoo chief blames Government insurance impasse for cancellation

The Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle esplanade since 1950.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo called off for second year in a row

The Massed Pipes in 1951.

30 pictures that showcase the history of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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The Tattoo intends to take the live show to China, Australia and Canada.

Edinburgh Tattoo cinema screenings take place in China

The Tattoo was last staged in Australia in 2016 when Melbourne played host to the event.

Edinburgh Tattoo to head down under for run in Sydney stadium

The appointment of Soutar, pictured front left, has been branded a 'landmark'. Picture: Marc Millar Photography.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo targets growth with new '˜COO' role

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo enjoyed another sell-out year. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh Tattoo donates Â£1m to charities after sell-out year

David Allfrey is trying to strike a balance between tradition and the latest technological innovations in staging the show. Picture: Julie Bull

The Big Interview: Tattoo chief executive David Allfrey

Next year's Tattoo celebrates the 100th anniversary of the RAF. Picture: Tony Marsh

Everything you need to know about the 2018 Edinburgh Tattoo

The 2017 Royal Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Tattoo to donate Â£1m to charity after bumper crowds

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo warm up for performance

The annual Hogmany fireball swiniging parade in Stonehaven make their way down the High Street

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo set for overseas tour

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A visitor guide to the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo

Every night, at 22:30 hours, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates the end of its daily armed forces love-in with a fireworks display. Picture: TSPL

Jane Bradley: Tattoo time, so bang goes my sleep

Leafleters and spectators on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Picture: Alex Hewitt

Comment: Edinburgh buzz is perennial attraction

Homecoming director steps down after ten months

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Tattoo says sorry to customers after ticket website crashes

Martin Hannan: Tattoo deserves spirited defence
The police searching for those miscreants who recently made off with the steel girders for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's new stands are looking for scra...

Parade could replace cavalcade

Last post for Tattoo chief as he tees up new job in St Andrews

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