The world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. A celebration of music and spectacle set against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the most colourful, most spectacular events in the world. Held every August on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Military Tattoo features performers from the four corners of the globe, filling the night air with music, light, fireworks and exciting action.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2008 - The Castle Hospitality Experience

The Castle hospitality packages offer you and your guests the unique opportunity to get to the very heart of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with not only premier seats, but also the finest hospitality in the historic castle itself.

The Queen Anne Room – Edinburgh Castle Hospitality

This exclusive offering allows your clients the chance to enjoy drinks and canapés on the North Terrace, followed by a three-course banquet served in the historically themed Queen Anne Room at the very heart of Edinburgh castle. Your party will then enjoy the unique backstage experience, as they are personally escorted through the Castle grounds where the performers are warming up prior to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances. You are then led across the Esplanade to your premier seats in the East Stand.

The Queen Anne Room Hospitality Packages at Edinburgh Military Tattoo Include:

• Champagne reception
• Pre-dinner canapés
• Three-course banquet dinner
• Selected wines served with dinner
• Coffee and petit fours
• Individual company menus
• Souvenir programme for the 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo event
• Castle facing premier seating in the East Stand
• Event information wallets and itineraries
• Match Point hostesses in attendance
• Private tables are available for 8-12 guests

Jacobite Room – Edinburgh Castle Hospitality

You will enjoy drinks and canapés on the Castle Terrace next to the legendary One O’clock Gun. This is then followed by supper in the Jacobite Room, with its stunning views over Princes Street, the New Town and beyond.

As with the Queen Anne experience, your party will be personally escorted through the Castle grounds, where the performers are warming up prior to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo performances, and on through the portcullis to your seats in the Castle-facing East Stand.

The Jacobite Room Hospitality Packages at Edinburgh Military Tattoo Include:

• Drinks reception
• Pre-dinner canapés
• Two-course supper
• Selected wines served with dinner
• Coffee and petit fours
• Individual company menus
• Souvenir programme for the 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo event
• Castle facing premier seating in the East stand
• Event information wallets and itineraries
• Match Point hostesses in attendance
• Private tables are available for 8-12 guests

Edinburgh Castle Private Dining

For this 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo event, The Queen Anne Room may be reserved exclusively for a minimum of 60 guests and a maximum of 90, or the adjacent Ante Room can host 20 guests. Private dining is possible for between 80 and 90 guests in the Jacobite Room.

Edinburgh Restaurants and Fine Dining Hospitality Packages

Edinburgh has some of the UK’s finest restaurants and we’ve handpicked they very best it has to offer, each one guaranteed to give your guests a memorable start to this most memorable of nights.

The Witchery – Castlehill

This atmospheric restaurant is one of the most unique dining experiences in Britain. Situated just yards from the Castle Esplanade, The Witchery presents dishes from exquisite nature, accompanied by the finest selected wine, served in a room of sheer elegance.

This hospitality package begins with a champagne reception, followed by a three-course dinner and, of course, premier seating for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo itself.

Amber in the Attic – Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre

Situated by the Esplanade entrance, this fascinating visitor attraction tells the story of Scotland’s world famous dram. Amber in the Attic is a beautiful room featuring an open marble fireplace and ornate chandeliers.

This hospitality package starts with a drinks reception before you enjoy a three-course dinner and, later, take a short walk to your premier seat for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Fine Dining Corporate Hospitality Includes:

• Premier seating for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance
• Exclusive table within one of Edinburgh’s finest Restaurants
• Drinks reception
• Three-course gourmet dinner
• Selected wines served with the meal
• Coffee and petit fours
• Liqueurs
• Souvenir programme for the 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo event (one per two)
• Tattoo gift
• Event information wallets and itineraries

Other Fine Dining Options Include:

Rhubarb at Prestonfield House Hotel

This remarkable restaurant offers a truly opulent dining experience. Located in one of Edinburgh’s most luxurious hotels and surrounded by beautiful gardens, Rhubarb is stylish and very, very glamorous.

The Gallery Restaurant at The Scottish National Gallery

This masterpiece of a restaurant commands wonderful views over Princes Street Gardens and the Old Town skyline. Offering dishes that beautifully complement the prestigious surroundings, The Gallery represents the best in modern British cooking.

The Tower Restaurant at The National Museum of Scotland

It’s not often you enjoy night-time escort through a famous museum, but that’s exactly the honour you’ll enjoy at The Tower. Located on the top floor of the stunning Museum of Scotland, The Tower dishes up superb contemporary cuisine with a view that sweeps over the rooftops, right up to Edinburgh Castle itself.