The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has thrilled spectators on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle.
This year’s event, which runs for 25 shows throughout August, will see the US Air Force Band perform for the first time – providing a freestyle depiction of “America’s great songbook”.
Other visiting bands include the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra.
The RAF is the lead service at this year’s Tattoo, which will feature music from video games like Battlefield 2, Final Fantasy VII and Dragon Age: Inquisition.
The Massed Pipes and Drums perform on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle as part of the traditional event (Jane Barlow/PA)
The event featured music from video games like Battlefield 2, Final Fantasy VII and Dragon Age: Inquisition (Jane Barlow/PA)
Members of Electro Pipes are among the 800 performers from around the world seeking to captivate the festival crowds (Jane Barlow/PA)
His Majesty the King’s Guard Band and Drill Team of Norway are put through their paces (Jane Barlow/PA)
The video game music was chosen to provide ‘something relevant to the servicemen and women of today’, the event director said (Jane Barlow/PA)
A traditional fireworks display closed out the extravaganza (Jane Barlow/PA)
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