WORLDS LARGEST TATTOO?

A few weeks back (yes, this is another delayed update!) we headed to the 2nd last performance of the 2009 Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Officially begun in 1950 the Tattoo has sold out in advance every year for the past decade, and is performed in conjunction with the Edinburgh Fringe and International Festivals.
So, on a cold and windy (summers!?) evening we headed up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, to take our seats in the grandstand on the Castle esplanade..

Edinburgh Castle..

The show begins with the massed pipe bands pouring out of the castle..

The Tongan Royal Corps of Musicians enters the arena..

The She Huo Cultural Act from Xi'an, China..



The Swiss Army Central Band, a definite crowd favourite..

The Swiss Army Central Band (glow in the dark) Drummers..

Neon Drumming..

The Devil - good on the pipes..

The Top Secret Drum Corps - these guys were amazing..

The massed pipe bands finale..

Edinburgh Castle covered in the Saltire..

Of course there was way more than these photos and vids portray but as with most things it's too much to convey in a short blog!
We must also say thanks to Joe, Head Concierge at the Balmoral, for sourcing the tickets for us!
Next blog - a quick trip to London..