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Edinburgh Military Tattoo

32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB , Scotland
0131 225 4783
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Ranked #2 of 175 attractions in Edinburgh
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Type: Performances
Description: Military musical spectacular filled with talented performers, pipes, drums, and visual lights and fireworks.
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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Having spent a great deal of my childhood in Edinburgh where my grand parents both worked at the Castle I was not too keen on going to the Tattoo as we used to go every day as children. My other half had never been and really wanted to go so it was a Christmas gift to him from me. We... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Great organisation and a wonderful spectacle. We were really impressed with how orderly the crowd were.

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KY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

If you happen to be in Edinburgh at the right time, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a definite must see. It's kind of hard to describe the event adequately, but the multitude of bagpipes, drums, etc. is an awsome experience on the Castle grounds. Bagpipes are such a historic and iconic Scotland image & sound that will raise the hair... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

fabulous night out if you get a dry night wife and 11 year old had never been before I had all very much enjoyed some of the stunning acts and military performances

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Kidderminster
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

How many times we have sat on the seeried ranks of seating and listened to the skirl of the bagpipes and the twirl ot the tartan, such memories

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Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

A really good night out, the atmosphere is great and the show appealing to both the home and international audience. I regularly attend and by the time the "show" begins have met many of the people sitting next to me, which adds to the atmosphere. The last couple of years the tattoo has been been particularly emotional, with the Queens... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

I almost couldn't go but I got the tickets the same day in the main office of the Tattoo (and a bit cheaper!) and it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life! The atmosphere is surrounding and the shows are simply stunning. Eventually, the piper has his appearance, creating a magic moment as any other. That Castle,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

The Atmosphere Up on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle when the Tattoo is on is Phenomenal! Seating Can Be Hit & Miss as some seats are very High up & they're not the Most Comfortable, be sure too ask where the seats are Located when you book. There is also a steep Climb up too the Castle Esplanade & when... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

Entertainment of the highest standard. Remember to be prepared for our Scottish weather it can rain even in summer time.

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New Delhi, Delhi, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

I went to Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2011. As it is often in that time of the year in Edinburgh, it was raining. Performance was at best average for the price of the ticket. It would be good if tickets are not priced as high as they are.

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