Scotland Tour - Edinburgh
Military Tattoo A
glorious week of culture and sightseeing in Scotland, highlighted by a
visit to the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh
Festival!
What is a
"Tattoo"? The word is derived from the old Dutch term that described
the scene when a military band and drums would parade through a garrison
town to alert the taverns that it was curfew for the soldiers, the beer
taps should be cut off, and the soldiers should return to their barracks.
Over the
centuries this has evolved into a dazzling display of military band precision,
bagpipe glory and emotion, and drum drama.
The first
Edinburgh Tattoo took place in 1950, with only 8 items on the programme.
It has evolved from these simple beginings to an international event witnessed
by over 100 million people each year on television, and viewed by over
200,000 visitors in person. The Tattoo is proud of the fact that not a
single performance has ever been cancelled - a tribute to the hardiness
of both performers and audience given the occassionally unpredictable
Scottish weather!
The best
military bands, bagpipes and drums in the world perform every August in
a nighttime spectacle in the courtyard of historic Edinburgh Castle. The
Tattoo is the centerpiece of the citywide, month-long arts festival in
Edinburgh which includes theatrical performances, ballets, concerts, street
performers and more.
Register
online, or for further information, please
contact us by email, phone
1-214-265-7782 (US number) or use our printable
registration form here.
TESTIMONIAL
"I
had a wonderful time on the tour. It certainly
exceeded my expectations. I cannot think of
a thing that could have been changed."
Gayle Kesinger,
Hospital Administrator
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