By: Abby Wolanin
One of the most amazing things that I have seen during my time here in Edinburgh has been the Military Tattoo. At first I really wasn’t sure if I wanted to see it or not because it was expensive and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to sit for an hour and a half just to watch military bands march and play military songs, but I was completely wrong. This show brought me to tears and gave me so much joy and pride in knowing that I come from such an amazing military background.
My parents met in the Navy, my brother is currently in the Navy, my Grandpa was in World War II, and so many of my relatives have been involved the U.S. Military. I never wanted to join the military but I have a deep respect and connection to the military through growing up being surrounded by it my entire life. I have heard nothing except excellent reviews on the Tattoo. Just by hearing the bagpipes and seeing the fireworks from Arthur’s Seat at night and from walking around the city, I knew I had to buy a ticket to see what the craziness was all about.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is not like anything I excepted. I am not really sure what I expected honestly, but this performance brought me to jaw-dropping moments with dancers and motorcycle acrobats, as well as to tears as they conducted a tribute to fallen soldiers. Military bands from all over the world performed and it really brought a sense of peace and unity as there is so much violence currently happening in the world. The music was incredible and the lone bagpiper on top of the castle at the end was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend the Military Tattoo to anyone, even if you do not have a connection to the military. It is unlike anything else and is truly a beautiful experience.
One of the most amazing things that I have seen during my time here in Edinburgh has been the Military Tattoo. At first I really wasn’t sure if I wanted to see it or not because it was expensive and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to sit for an hour and a half just to watch military bands march and play military songs, but I was completely wrong. This show brought me to tears and gave me so much joy and pride in knowing that I come from such an amazing military background.
My parents met in the Navy, my brother is currently in the Navy, my Grandpa was in World War II, and so many of my relatives have been involved the U.S. Military. I never wanted to join the military but I have a deep respect and connection to the military through growing up being surrounded by it my entire life. I have heard nothing except excellent reviews on the Tattoo. Just by hearing the bagpipes and seeing the fireworks from Arthur’s Seat at night and from walking around the city, I knew I had to buy a ticket to see what the craziness was all about.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is not like anything I excepted. I am not really sure what I expected honestly, but this performance brought me to jaw-dropping moments with dancers and motorcycle acrobats, as well as to tears as they conducted a tribute to fallen soldiers. Military bands from all over the world performed and it really brought a sense of peace and unity as there is so much violence currently happening in the world. The music was incredible and the lone bagpiper on top of the castle at the end was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend the Military Tattoo to anyone, even if you do not have a connection to the military. It is unlike anything else and is truly a beautiful experience.
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