Friday 6th August 2010
Tattoo begins diamond anniversary
BBC News
Performers from all over the world will join members of the armed forces for the start of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo's 60th anniversary run later.
The Tattoo, which was given official royal status earlier this year to mark its Diamond Jubilee, will run for three weeks on Edinburgh Castle's esplanade.
Major General Euan Loudon, the event's producer, said it was one of the Tattoo's "most colourful productions".
One of the highlights will be the Massed Pipes and Drums. It will feature 12 bands and about 1,000 performers.