7th August - 29th August 2009  Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle

With its unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre, and set against the magnificent backdrop of the Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s greatest shows. Each year about 217,000 people attend the Tattoo, while another 100 million watch it on television.

The Edinburgh Tattoo celebrates its 60th season, in 2009, while paying tribute to the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, and playing its part in Homecoming Scotland. 

The 2009 Edinburgh Tattoo features the Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, His Majesty The King’s Guards Band and Drill Team of Norway, the Massed Pipes & Drums and The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and acts from Australia, the United States, Canada and the Far East, along with Massed Highland Dancers and the Lone Piper.

Enjoy live coverage of the 2009 Edinburgh Tattoo performances by viewing live webcam coverage of each Edinburgh Tattoo performance.  Great live webcam views of Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Esplanade.