Scotland's Royal Military Tattoo… Again!

We went to Edinburgh's Royal Military Tattoo our first Summer we lived in England, and were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed it. When the opportunity to spend another weekend in Edinburgh and go to the Tattoo came along, we leaped at the chance.   

Waiting for the show to start

Although the show varies from year to year, the basic premise is the same. Host several countries' official military bands for a month and put on a big show… with lots of bagpipers piping! In the short video below, you can see the first piece of the show. 

During the program we saw shetland dancers, the official band and dancers from China, Mexico, and India, as well as the precision riffle team from America. 

How many pipers piping?!

Chinese military band

The dragon dance from the Chinese troop was particularly entertaining. As was the bollywood number from India. 

Cool dragon dance

When the American riffle team was juggling, tapping, and marching in precision with their riffles, the Edinburgh castle was lit with an all-American flag theme.

American rifle precision team

And at the end of the night, FIREWORKS!!

Fireworks finale

Fireworks finale

It was a great start to our weekend in Edinburgh. The rest of the weekend was devoted to attending Fringe festival events with our friends and their three girls. We had a BLAST!