A wealth of talent from around the world joins forces on the Esplanade to stage the spectacular programme of music, song and dance which makes up The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Tattoo was conceived in its present form and first performed in 1950. Today, with its unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre, it is without question one of the world's greatest shows. It takes place during the Edinburgh Festival and is set against the unique and amazing backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Participating Scottish Regiments 1st Battalion the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) Other Participants Queens' Royal Hussars 1st Battalion The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) The 1st Royal Tank Regiment 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Scotland's Universities Officers' Training Corps Royal Air Force Leuchars Vancouver Police Pipe Band The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders The Highland Band of the Scottish Division The Band of the Dragoon Guards UK The Tattoo Choir (Kevock Choir) UK The Golden Eagles Marching Band USA Mounted Band of The Life Guards Hussars and Light Dragoons Royal Lancers The Highland Band