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Edinburgh Military Tattoo

32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB , Scotland
0131 225 4783
4.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Type: Performances
Description: Military musical spectacular filled with talented performers, pipes, drums, and visual lights and fireworks.
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Linlithgow, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Edinburgh can rightly claim to be one of the best venues of Europe for all kinds of spectacles - concerts, The Edinburgh Festival and the Fringe Festival but top of the lot comes the Edinburgh military tattoo. Against the backdrop of the Castle it is a never to forget evening .. and people from all over the world strive to... More

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Portland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

If you see nothing else in Scotland you need to see this!! I had never heard of it until I was on a tour several years ago and this is one of the places that was included. I have been back 2 more times and hope to go again next year. It is hard to describe adequately but it takes... More

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Portland, Oregon
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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My husband and I interrupted our trip to London for a jaunt to Edinburgh for the Tattoo. We arrived on a rainy, humid day with the clouds hanging low over the castle. It set the mood perfectly. We bought extra rain ponchos so that we each had 2- one to sit on and one to wear. Ponchos are cheap and... More

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fife, Scotland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

great atmosphere, great show, very cold but ok if you go prepared for all weather conditions More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Not much to say. You got to be there ! You must be into marching bands and military music to understand it. More

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fife
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Great performance for all nationalities to enjoy.Spectacular lighting and special effects. More

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Falkirk
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

it poured with rain but it didnt matter just added to the atmosphere well worth a visit if you can get tickets More

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Dundee
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Over the years my husband and I have gone to the tatto and still enjoy it we now bring our grandchildren and they enjoy it also More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I've been 3 times now and it never fails to amaze me. It's a fabulous evening with music, marching displays, lights, fireworks, and gets quite emotional when the lone piper plays. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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90 reviews 90 reviews
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66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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I've always wanted to go from a young child watching with my parents on the TV. I wasn't disappointed i took my family and granddaughter. I can't thank you enough we were lucky with the weather and it was out of this world. Top Class More

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