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PRESS
RELEASES
"SCOTTISH
CAPITAL'S CONTRIBUTION TO
QUEEN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS"
Posted 28th November 2001
Scotland's
capital is making a unique contribution to Her Majesty the Queen's
Golden Jubilee celebrations next year by staging the annual Edinburgh
Military Tattoo in her honour.
This
colourful event, planned for August 2-24, 2002, will include the
largest gathering of pipes and drums and massed military bands
from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth ever to grace the
floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Key highlights will be
the appearance of the Scottish State Coach with Mounted Escort,
and the Bands of The Royal Marines, Scots Guards and The Royal
Air Force, along with a 100-strong Commonwealth Highland Dance
troupe.
Appearing
for the first time next year will be the "Bands from Down Under";
massed musicians from Australia, New Zealand and Tonga who will
provide an electrifying surge of excitement at the event with
their stunning performances.
"There
is no doubt that next year's Tattoo will have to be a special
one," remarked the Tattoo's Chief Executive and Producer, Brigadier
Melville Jameson.
"I
hope visitors will come and enjoy Scotland's renowned military
music spectacular and, importantly, 2002 will include added pomp
and ceremony as a fitting tribute to mark the 50th Anniversary
of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne" he added.
Mixing
musical skills with visual thrills, Tri-Service Bands, drill teams
and dance groups from four continents, including South Africa
and New Zealand, as well as those celebrated Scottish regiments
such as The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, and The Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders, will combine to provide an awe- inspiring experience
at what will probably be one of the most impressive Tattoos ever
staged.
Booking
for Scotland's most spectacular outdoor show is set to open on
Monday, December 3rd 2001. Tickets, priced £9.00 to £27.50, can
be obtained by post from the Tattoo Ticket Office, 32-34 Market
Street, Edinburgh EH1 1Q13, by facsimile on 013 1-225 8627 or
via the internet at www.edintattoo.co.uk. Telephone orders may
be made from December 10th on 08707 5551188.
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Sponsors
for 2002 whose valuable support is gratefully acknowledged include:-
Royal Bank of Scotland
Norwich Union
Standard Life
Dewars
For
further information, please contact :
The
Tattoo Office, 32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB
Tel: 0131 225 4783 Fax: 0131 225 8627
Email:
edintattoo@edintattoo.co.uk
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