Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2005 celebrates The Royal Navy and commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar featuring the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines and the renowned Massed Pipes & Drums from Scotland and the Commonwealth.
Highlights will also include the Massed Highland Dancers, the King's Guard from Norway, the haunting sound of the Lone Piper together with bands and acts from the USA and Russia, performed against the famous backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
On the occasion of the centenary celebration, the President of the Norwegian Storting (Parliament), Mr Jørgen Kosmo, will attend and take the salute on the second performance on Saturday 20th August.
For more information, please visit the Edinburgh Military Tattoo website or call +44(0)8707 555 118.
The King's Guard performing on the Tattoo in 2001.