For scale, no show in Edinburgh can rival the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Literally hundreds of performers, both from Scotland and bands and organisations from abroad, gather under the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. The series of displays combines breathtaking shows of military precision, often a battle re-enactment, military bands, including the mass pipes and drums.

This year will feature the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, His Majesty The King's Guards Band and Drill Team of Norway, the Massed Pipes & Drums and The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and acts from Australia, the United States, Canada and the Far East, along with Massed Highland Dancers and the Lone Piper.

Full Edinburgh Tattoo 2008 programme

Edinburgh Tattoo times

Monday - Friday: 9.00pm to 10.30pm
Saturday Matinee: 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Saturday Evening: 10.30pm to Midnight

2009 Tattoo tickets

The 2009 Tattoo takes place 7-29 August.

Postal bookings must by made by Friday 7 November 2008. See Tattoo site.