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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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.
Reserve
your place on the Scotland Tour
Deadline
for Registration: JUne 10, 2005
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For
further information and registration, please contact us
email
From North America
Fax:
1-214-265-7782 (Texas
International Tours)
Phone: 1-214-265-7782
From the UK fax or phone
001 214 265 7782
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| HIGHLIGHTS |
| Edinburgh
Tattoo
Stirling Castle
Glasgow Tour
Holyrood House
St Andrews
The Trossachs
Loch Lomond
Glamis Castle
Edinburgh Castle |
| YOU
WILL SEE |
Historic Castles
Palaces
Stunning countryside
Lochs
Villages
Vibrant cities |
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| REGISTRATION |
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.
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| 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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