I am from New Zealand,and my ancestors are from Dunedin New Zealand and Paisley Scotland. My father played the pipes in the Royal New Zealand Army Scottish Regiment. I am literally sobbing right now. I miss him so much. Thank you for posting this.
Mike G Mike G 0 seconds ago 2022 - reminiscing. I'm a Kiwi. ex military. Best work friend and I bought 2 tickets nearly 1 yr in advance of this Tattoo. We were both traveling (going walkabouts-like). Three days before finale - friend cant make it to Scotland. What to do? Had best seats in entire show. Center 2 seats, 2 rows below royal box with HRH Prince Charles present. On the night I que with me, myself and I. I approach 1 and all with no scalping - just please someone use the ticket! NOT A CHANCE. LIKE I HAD THE POX! 12 m from the entrance I overhear a bunch of locals saying to one of their own " sorry you cant join us but we'll meet you here ..." March up to them, stand to attention, Country, Name, rank, serial number, and reason why i have 2nd best ticket in town. They take a chance, I share enjoyment of a lifetime, they in return offer a lone Kiwi some local hospitality after the show! I'm an Irish Kiwi - God Bless the Scots.
Makes this Yank proud of his Scottish heritage. All the way back to County Ayershire and the Dalrymple name. Thanks so much for the thrilling video! Edward Stair-Tennessee USA
Even English men like me get goose bumps at the sound of the pipes , l'm ex 1st Royal Anglian Regt Corp of Drums, our lads & lasses liked the flutes & Drums , as you the pipes , like all our Regt s they British am us up but , we will never forget our pipers & flute players ,& Drummers , bless them all , men & women keep our service men women safe & their family's ,
My grandfather was from Glasgow and he loved the pipes. He never quite lost his accent even well into his 90s. He would have loved this I'm sure. I'm very proud of my Scottish heritage.
My Grandfather also was from Glasgow and Grandmother from Aberdeen; I was around 17 when I could finally understand what he was saying. Our Clan is Leslie. I have been a piper or trying for 62 yrs. and presently to retain our Scottish heritage and legacy, Pipe Major of the Erepa Grotto Pipes and Drums. This has been my favorite Tattoo since that day it occurred. Thank YOU for your post !
Absolutely excellent! I had the honour to meet the Black Watch when I was in the German Air Force at Ramstein Airbase in 1983. Can you imagine what fun it was if a Scot tries to learn a German how to play the bagpipe? At first the loughter was on scottish side, at least on both... Something I never forgot.I´m proud that I had this experiance and that I´ve met these extraordinary soldiers.
Being a proud Scot this brings back memories of living just a 10 minutes, if that from the castle as a child we heard most of the pipes anw the different regiments marching their buses
Fabulous sound, took my dad to see this which he said was 'magical' & he was ex KOSB & was GC at Edinburgh Castle for 2 years. Very powerful and a moving performance.
Loved this!! I wish I would have had the honor to hear them in person when I went to Scotland...Beautiful place it is I will say that ... Also, Loved the thistle formation...I have gotten a tattoo of the Scottish Thistle because it is such a beautiful flower and it has a great story behind it too :)
+Missy Muffet Thank you for wonderful lovely comments about my country hearing the bagpipes gives me goosebumps and think you getting a thistle tattoo is fantasic where about did you come to scotland from if you dont mind me asking
Greetings from Turkey! What a spectacular show! I can't imagine this music' effect on soldier in battlefield. TBH id march even into hell with those magnificent marches. What a spirit!!! SALUTE brave sons of Scotland!
in Denish. det er det mest imponerende jeg nogensinde har set og hørt. der er intet militær instrument der slår sækkepiber og trommer. det er bestemt det fedeste jeg nogen sinde har set.
My ancestors where from scottland...my daddy would share some jack and talk about what he knew while we listened to 33 lp's of bagpipes...this is some awesome stuff...I love it !!
amen. this is one of scotland's gifts to the world, and i (non-scottish, but admirer) grateful for it! hurrah for the pipes & drums, and thanks for scotland!
i am not british. i am from germany but not even german. my conviction....it is so nice that people are diffrent. every culture has great things to offer. the bagpipe sound gives me the heebie jeebies. great great music...great part of the culture. very nice! be proud folks....i know u are! ;)
I always come back to listen to this video when i need reminded of how proud i am to be Scottish. The sound of the mass pipes sends shivers right through my body and makes me feel ultimate proudness.... It's like a rush ! We really are the proudest nation on earth ! Alba gu brath !!! INDEPENDENCE FOR SCOTLAND !
I'm an American, and I say Thank God for the Scots! What would we do without them? I have Scottish blood, and I'm so proud of it. What's not to be proud of?
Strange that so many comments posted here have little or nothing to do with the wonderful display of these excellent bandsmen. Great post. Love the "Thistle" formation. Thanks for sharing.
always loved the bagpipes, even i am a Yank. they seem so peaceful and powerful at the same time. And wow all those famous regiments... me being a military history lover i know. right on!!!!
My wife and I have just returned home after attending the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which celebrated its 60th year this year and it was well worth going,we were lucky to have seats facing the castle and had a perfect view.It was a wonderful experience and can highly recommend it.Massed pipes and drums, you cant beat them although I think the Royal Marine Band comes a very close second.
Music reflecting strength and essence of life itself ! High time, these people stopped dying for Rothschilds ! And most of the time against Christian fellows !
What a tremendous boost to morale it must have been for the brave souls who landed on the beaches on D-Day; to hear the piper playing behind them! Lest we forget!
@vanth77 I'm not even from Gaelic or Celtic descent, at least not as far as I know. But every time I hear so many bagpipes, I just feel the same way as you. This kind o' tune is soo great for hand-to-hand fighting scene of WW1, WW2, and so on. LONG LIVE BRITAIN !! LONG LIVE SCOTLAAAAAAAND !!
It is good that they explain who are involved in the procession...I love the pipers and it is good to see all regiments involved from both the UK and NZ.. I love watching this on TV as it is a little too far and too expensive for me to go to Edinburgh but one day I will get there..Tradition is Tradition no matter what country you come from. I'm from European heritage and this is just awesome...
Ok, I am prussian (seen from traditional point of view) but I always respected the military traditon of Great Britain and it would be a pleasure for me to watch the Military Tattoo!
@LucidDream101 You might be better googling massed pipe band music if that's what you want to do. These narrated videos are taken from the TV versions that we see after the event. Glad you enjoy our national music as much as we do. MInd you, my son used to live in a flat close to the castle and was glad to move due to the constant noise while this and the Edinburgh festival is on!! :)
Vojvodkinja, the guy is from the Gurkha rifle regiment of the British army. The men come from Nepal in the far-east, they volunteer and serve a minimum of 15 years in the army. The Gurkha regiments date back to 1814 when the British signed a treaty with the Nepalese tribes and the two became allies. These guys are famous for their kukri fighting knives and a reputation as fierce fighters. Their motto translates as "Better to die fighting, than live as a coward". Hope that helps.
The music is beautiful and the presentation superb! I am sorry to see the ugly comments. I am US citizen, but as most Americans, we have a rich and diverse genealogy. Yes I have quite a bit of Scottish heritage and the fact that so many around the world claim this heritage is a testament to the Scots. You have given much to the world and should be proud. The English have done so as well, good grief most of the world speaks English. Stop the fighting and just enjoy music, what a gift form God!
The Moment i hear the Pipes, every single Inch of my Skin gets Goosebumps . This is so great ! Im from Germany, but i feel like i had a Life before this 1 and it must have been in Scottland. This Music touches me really deep inside, every single Time i hear it .
Mendaxer have you ever seen so many men "walk" with such absolute precision???? Look down the ranks, staright as a die! look at the tassles on the pipes, everyone swinging back and forth at the same time like clockwork, each and every sporran left to right all at the same time, every tennor drum club being swirled at thesame time, thats not walking you fool, that is pure pipe band precision!
Yes. The Royal Canadian Scottish Regiment has to been to this event. One of the sargents teaching our basic training course was part of the group that went over to scotland.
No wonder the world is so screwed up. Instead of enjoying a beautiful piece of music and appreciating a fantastic tradition. Not to mention it makes one reflect on the brave people that marched into battle with this music so that we could enjoy freedom. People are name calling, getting into politics. Haters can find anything to Hate about, God bless your little hearts
I am english and i would march into battle anywhere with that band and music ringing in my ears ! makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end thank you for posting !
