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85 out of 100 (5 Sources)

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Budget Friendliness
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80/100

Catering
90/100

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Frommers.com

50%

pretty good

The review starts with the writer explaining that the tattoo occurs at the same time as the festival and that it is a "popular traditional spectacle." They then say that it "features precision marching" from scottish soldiers and soldiers and performers "from dozens of countries". It is held on the "floodlit esplande of Edinburgh Castle." [more]

Rough Guide Guide

70%

excellent

The "spectacular" setting of this event is the stadium of the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, and there you can see an "unashamed display of pomp and military pride". The drills that make up the shows are "choreographed" and the battle re-enactments "energetic". The "emotional climax" comes when "a lone piper" strikes off on the castle wall. The show [more]