Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Edinburgh Castle at Tattoo time

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Tattoo is a truly international event

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Proceeds from the Tattoo are given to charity

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Performers come from over 40 countries

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Some 1,000 participants are involved

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Band of the Royal Netherlands Grenadiers were the first overseas regiment to participate

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Bands come from as far afield as South Australia

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The dare devils doing their thing

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

These dare devils were certainly daring

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The motorbike dare devils

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Edinburgh Castle silhouetted against the night skies

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

An impressive marching band