New Creative Director aiming to put the ‘skip’ into The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and honour its roots for 75th anniversary

New Creative Director aiming to put the ‘skip’ into The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and honour its roots for 75th anniversary

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s new Creative Director says bringing the music to ‘life’ and putting the ‘skip’ into the performances are the key aims of his new role as he works towards the 2025 Show – The Heroes Who Made Us. Taking over the role following the completion of…

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FIRST MINISTER TAKES THE SALUTE AT THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

On Wednesday 14 August, First Minister John Swinney attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to fulfil the prestigious role as Salute Taker for the Show at Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. Mr Swinney was met by Jason Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of the Tattoo, before taking his seat in the Royal Gallery…

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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO FILLS GLASGOW’S BUCHANAN STREET WTH THE SOUND OF PIPES AND DRUMS

On Tuesday 13 August, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Pipers and Drummers swapped the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for Buchanan Street to perform for Piping Live! fans and Glasgow locals. This year, Piping Live! is between Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th August with The World Pipe Band Championships on Friday 16th and…

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A Majestic Performance – Swiss drumming sensations lighting up the Tattoo this year

One of the acts dazzling crowds at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has taken its performance to another unique location – the rooftop of the W Edinburgh in the heart of the City. Swiss drumming group, Majesticks Drum Corps, are bringing precision drill to the capital, showcasing the extraordinary…

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PAINTING THE CAPITAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE: THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO’S AMERICAN PERFORMERS SPOTTED IN THE CITY

The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, one of the world’s premier military college bands, found a home from home at Edinburgh’s American themed Diner, the City Café, while in the capital for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Performing as part of this summer’s Show, Journeys, The Citadel are transforming the…

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HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL TAKES THE SALUTE AT THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

On Monday 5 August, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to fulfil the prestigious role as Salute Taker for the Show at Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. The Princess Royal was met by Jason Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of the Tattoo, before taking her seat in…

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TEAMWORK ARTS RETURNS TO THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO WITH ALL-FEMALE BHANGRA PERFORMANCE AND VIBRANT RHYTHMS

Monday 5 August – The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is delighted to welcome the return of Teamwork Arts India to showcase the rich tapestry of Indian culture with a Rajasthani Bagpiper, The Bhangra Queens, and the Bollywood Ensemble that they bring to life through performance in the 2024 Show, Journeys.    This unique collaboration…

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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO TAKES CROWDS ON A VOYAGE WITH 2024 SHOW – JOURNEYS

  The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has returned to amaze crowds once again with this year’s Show, Journeys. Providing all the artistic fanfare that Tattoo fans have come to expect, running until 24 August the Show will honour the seafarers who courageously traverse the oceans to connect people and cultures…

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COUNTDOWN TO OPENING NIGHT: REDFORD BARRACKS HOSTS FINAL REHEARSAL FOR THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo cast from this year’s Show, Journeys, continue rehearsal week at Redford Barracks ahead of its official opening night on Friday 2 August. Continuing until Saturday 24 August, the Show will honour the seafarers who courageously traverse the oceans to connect people and cultures across continents.…

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BRIDGING CULTURES: THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILIARY TATTOO 2024 CAST ARRIVE AT THE FIRTH OF FORTH

International acts from across the globe have arrived in Edinburgh ahead of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 Show, Journeys kicking off later this week. The 2024 Show boasts over 800 performers, and promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, dance, visual artistry, and military traditions from the USA,…

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