During the month of August, in addition to the Fringe (Arts Festival) Edinburgh also has the Military Tattoo. We have heard of this famous show for many years, but have never had a chance to go. We were hoping to go with our family, but since tickets have been sold out for more than 6 months, it didn't look like it was going to happen. Luckily, a few weeks before my family was arriving, we found out about a last minute way to get tickets. They sell half price tickets for the dress rehearsal night, which just happened to be the day the fam was flying in. So rather than giving anyone time to get over their jet-lag we decided to jump right in a go to a late-night show on day one. Normally, you are not supposed to take pictures during the Tattoo, but on dress rehearsal night, we were allowed...hurrah...another benefit of half price tickets!
Hundreds of Pipers!
Emerson's favorite part of the show- the dancers.
Katie and Daniel, enjoying a rainy welcome to Scotland.
The firework finale...I loved them in person, but can't say that I am too sad that Tattoo month is over since I have been hearing these from my home every night for a month.
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Despite living 100yds from the castle and having to put up with the mob of nasty tourists and the noise of the sound effects and booms of the fireworks through the ENTIRE month of August, we would have loved to have gone to the Tattoo. We did, however stand just outside and watch everyone march out on one of the last nights.
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