The Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been running for over 50 years, since its inception as a display of military drill in nearby Princes Street Gardens.

From the thrill of the initial fanfare, to the emotion of the lone piper high on the castle battlements and the skirl of "The Black Bear" and "We're No' Awa' Tae Bide Awa'" as the massed bands march off for the last time; few visitors can leave Edinburgh Castle Esplanade without being aware that they have been witness to one of the world's greatest spectaculars.

These days over 250,000 visitors view the event live each year, 6 million more on British television and over 100 million world-wide. Remarkably, despite occasional appalling weather, not one show has ever been cancelled.

From the early 80s to the very latest tattoo, we have all the highlights, the pipes, drums, military and ceilidh bands and the music and displays from the Commonwealth and elsewhere.

It's thirty minutes of marvellous entertainment - so join us at 1400 hrs each Saturday, lie back and enjoy.