If and when I ever get to Scotland in August this is something I will want to experience. I also did not know what Edinburgh Tattoo meant and thanks to whoever had the courage to speak up. Without that person speaking up, I wouldn't have known about this heart stopping event. Lona Laughlin Boudreaux Houston, Tx > Hello, > Can't believe there are Scottish people who have never heard of the > Edinburgh Tattoo!! > It is a huge outdoor concert of bands from all over the world and is held at > the Edinburgh Castle at night, every night, for three weeks every August. A > highlight of each performance is a lone Piper who stands high on the > battlements , dressed in full Scottish regalia , and plays his pipes in the > darkness with only a spotlight shining on him. Very impressive!! On Saturdays > there are two evening performances, and the second, which ends about midnite, > is followed by a fireworks display.The castle is packed for every > performance, every seat is taken. A glorious show!! Sorry my Scottish pride > is showing. > Kindest Regards, Pam Renney McKinley at Mesa, Arizona, USA. > via Canada and the UK. [ Always looking for RENNEY.] > >