Edinburgh Military Tattoo Festival - Day 2

Night 2 of the Tattoo was just as magical as the first.  I had the perfect seat this time - section 7 in the corner, full view of castle.  Just an incredible evening - I will definitely be back.

The videos and pictures:

I captured the Gaelic opening this time, including the traditional shot of whiskey.  The guest of honour escapes me - I think he was prominent in one of the Scottish brigades, but can't tell you.  He's got a kilt on, so that's what makes me think Scottish military.

 Headed out for the opening greeting

First glimpse of pipers and band

Pipers and band

Standing on the "stage" before the show

Gaelic greeting

Band marching in

 Band marching in

 Better shot of the torches around the castle

Full first band

Full shot of castle and pipers



The next video I got was of the Zulu performers:

Made me think of my time spent in Kenya (I know they are different countries, but it felt close to listening to the Maasai). 

Then it was the fiddlers from Scotland:

 

They are playing the other person's fiddle!

 

 

Next up was the band from Singapore:

 

Then it was the group from Northern India:

Then it was back to New Zealand and there great dancing:

 

 

New Zealand was definitely the highlight for me.  I love that dance - so manly!

Then the trip around the world went to Trinidad and Tobago:

 

Steel drums and bagpipes on the same night?  Don't mind if I do.

Then it was the Scottish sailor dancers:

The rest of the videos are from the mash up of the entire cast.  There's one long one, but definitely worth a full viewing:

Thriller video

God save the queen - chills

The long one - worth a full viewing.

All of the rest of the pictures are of the castle in different colors which I can't pick from to exclude from the blog.  Definitely going again next year!!!