Edinburgh once again hosts one of the World’s most spectacular entertainment events as The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws together a host of creative talent from four continents to pay sparkling tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee and the year of Creative Scotland.

This will be the 62nd extravaganza to be staged at the Scottish capital’s ancient Castle – a spectacular and inspiring backcloth for this remarkable and internationally acclaimed event. With innovative production, heart-stopping sound, imaginative graphics, state-of-the-art lighting and specially commissioned fireworks, the 90-minute show is set to captivate a large cosmopolitan audience. The line-up of nearly 1000 performers includes hundreds of musicians, pipers, drummers, singers and dancers, as well as one of the World’s most sensational percussion groups: Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps.


Edinburgh Festivals
Every year new festivals and events are added to Edinburgh's exciting calendar. Visitors can choose an event that is close to their heart or indulge themselves in new waters learning of the arts, history etc. A new addition to Edinburgh's calendar which explores a range of social and political issues is the Festival of Politics which will be showcased in the Scottish Parliament Campus in August. August is jam packed with celebrations and festivities and includes the internationally acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe.