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Fireworks from the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Tattoo chief quits after overseeing just two runs of the military spectacular

The festival fringe, above, is among the events and attractions in a sector which has become the bedrock of the city’s modern success, says Donald Anderson

Summit highlights achievements of arts, culture and tourism - Donald Anderson

More than 220,000 people normally attend the Tattoo each year. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Tattoo chiefs reveal Queen's death could have left event with £12m bill

Two thirds of tickets for this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have already been snapped up.

Tattoo organisers aim for sell-out after two thirds of tickets are snapped up

This year, for the very first time there will be staging on the Esplanade and soundscapes tying each spectacular performance together.

What to expect from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, in pictures

Members of the US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perform on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle at this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Rap, Rocky Horror and Robbie Williams anthems brought in for Tattoo revamp

Audiences attending the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo this summer will be able enjoy the spectacle with a beer for this first time ever.

Tattoo to sell Innis & Gunn for first time

The Top Secret Drum Corps are expected to be one of the main attractions at this year's Tattoo.

Top Secret Drum Corps to make Tattoo comeback in Edinburgh

Michael Braithwaite is masterminding the return of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo next year.

From Harry Potter, The Muppets and Boris Johnson to shaking up the Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is due to return in August 2022.

Tattoo 2022: Tickets for Edinburgh Castle spectacular to go on sale this week

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been staged at Edinburgh Castle since 1950. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Tattoo chief vows to shed its 'tartan and shortbread' image

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been called off for the second year in a row.

Tattoo chief blames Government insurance impasse for cancellation

The Tynecastle Park area has been touted as a possible new Edinburgh Festival venue.

Heritage body wants Edinburgh Festival shows staged at sports stadia

The Usher Hall is one of Edinburgh's most popular festival venues. Picture: Ryan Buchanan

Edinburgh needs mature discussion on future of its festivals – Brian Ferguson

Tickets have been on sale for this year's Tattoo since October.

Pandemic may affect festivals for some time yet – Helen Martin

A virtually-deserted Royal Mile last summer.

Tattoo chief accuses heritage body of wanting city to be 'medieval theme park'
The new boss of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has accused the city's long-running heritage body of wanting to turn the city centre into an "empty medieval theme park" over its campaigns against overtourism and festivalisation.
Brian Ferguson

The Tattoo normally attracts an overall audience of 220,000 to Edinburgh Castle esplanade each August.

Tattoo organisers want to bring capacity crowds back this summer

An extra dancer was required for the dance set in the show and when Sue was chosen to take part - the two were coupled up and it was love at first sight across the iconic Edinburgh Castle esplanade.

Couple who met as Tattoo performers in 1971 to celebrate 50th anniversary

Around 220,000 people normally see the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo each year. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Tattoo could relocate from castle in 2021

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - March Off

Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates 70th anniversary with trip down memory lane