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The 2013 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The 2011 Edinburgh Military Tattoo The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of Military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and International military bands and display teams on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The event takes place annually throughout August, as part of the wider Edinburgh Festival (a collective name for many independent festivals and events held in Edinburgh during August). History and etymology[edit] The British adopted the practice and it became a signal, played by a regiment's Corps of Drums or Pipes and Drums each night to tavern owners to turn off the taps of their ale kegs so that the soldiers would retire to their billeted lodgings at a reasonable hour. Today[edit] Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - Edinburgh Festival Guide. This summer's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will take you on a magical journey around the Commonwealth...

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - Edinburgh Festival Guide

View all Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo events Features Festival Basics Key information on box offices, programmes, access and information to simplify your summer festivals... Learn more Beyond the festivals Exploring Scotland Some of the world's most spectacular scenery and most enduring experiences are just a short trip away. Learn more. Military Tattoo - Edinburgh Castle. Military Tattoo. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the floodlit Edinburgh Castle, almost a thousand musicians, pipers, drummers, singers and dancers perform at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the cobbled Esplanade.

Military Tattoo

Each year some of the most memorable highlights are the stirring performances of the Massed Pipes and Drums and the Massed Military Bands that emerge from the huge castle gates playing the stirring battle tunes of Scotland's famed regiments. Add to this the spectacular displays from the many overseas performers who bring music, action and colour to the event in Edinburgh and you have a winning blend that always keeps the Tattoo fresh, exciting and alive, even for the many faithful fans who return here every year. This unforgettable spectacle is brought to an emotional and poignant close each evening as a lone piper, spotlit high on the castle ramparts, plays a haunting lament. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Unquestionably the most successful show in the entire history of the Festival, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo defies adequate description.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Drawing a daily crowd of 8,500 - who brave all weathers on the outdoor grandstand seating - this extravaganza of music, showmanship and military precision is played out nightly against the incomparable backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Copyright FringeGuru. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. This unique event that draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle

Jump to times, reviews, videos or comments The best shows at the 2013 Edinburgh Festivals 16 Jul 2013 20 highlights from the 2013 festival programmes, covering Fringe, Books, International, Art and Jazz We’ve scanned the thousands of shows, exhibitions and events across the festival in late July, August and early September, and highlight the ones that simply cannot be missed. Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Edinburgh Castle Esplanade Webcam - Edinburgh Tattoo live streaming.

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The Heartland International Tattoo Music & Dance Festival. What does the word "Tattoo" mean?

The Heartland International Tattoo Music & Dance Festival

A signal sounded on a drum or bugle to summon soldiers or sailors to their quarters at night. Originating from the Dutch "doe den tap toe" (pronounced "doo den tap too"), literally translated means "close or turn off the tap". A display of military exercises offered as evening entertainment. A continuous, even drumming or rapping. Where does the word "Tattoo" come from?

In the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries field musicians were vital to military commanders to relay orders during the battle. The English adopted the practice and it became a signal, played by beat of drum to tavern owners to turn off the taps of their ale kegs so that the soldiers would retire at a reasonable hour. "If anyone shall bee found tipplinge or drinkinge in any Taverne, Inne, or Alehouse, after the houre of bybe of the clock at night, when the tap-too beates, hee shall pay 2s 6d. " By the 18th century, barracks were constructed.

Is this related to "Taps" in any way?