What: The internationally famous edinburgh military tattoo features pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and acts from around the world set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Tickets: need to be booked well in advance. Prices range in price from about £10 to £30. evening performances daily with an early evening showing on Saturday.
For tickets contact The Tattoo Office, 33 - 34 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB, telephone 0131 225 1188, email tickets@edintattoo.co.uk or see the website below.
Planning ahead: seats are in the open and performances are not cancelled due to 'inclement weather' (come rain or shine, the tattoo must go on!). It is wise to have cold and wet weather gear with you. Wrap up warm for evening performances as the seats can be quite exposed.
The late performance on a Saturday is followed by a fireworks display.
Website: www.edintattoo.co.uk