Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland’s most iconic and historic landmarks, dramatically perched atop Castle Rock, an ancient volcanic crag overlooking the city of Edinburgh. With a history stretching back over a thousand years, the castle has served as a royal residence, military stronghold, prison, and symbol of Scottish power and resilience. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was a key fortress in the Wars of Scottish Independence and frequently changed hands between Scottish and English forces. Th

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is back with a bang… of a bass drum 🥁 After a two-year break, bands from across the Army have spent August leading a musical spectacle of more than 800 performers from around the world. Read more: https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2022/08/royal-edinburgh-military-tattoo-2022/ | British Army

Drumming like you've never seen before! Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps are on fire 🔥🥁 | BBC Scotland

Welcome to the Royal Military Tattoo on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade! This is an event that takes place almost every night each August and the 2023 theme was Stories, so I was invited along to the best seat in the house after a pre-show meal with sponsors at Innis & Gunn on Lothian Road. The Tattoo isn't just the Pipes & Drums, but a display of military bands from around the world. This year saw the US Air Force, Trinidad & Tobago, Swiss and Norwegian bands taking part, all representing a stor