Piping Up

Join Lynsey Fusco as she chats with two Board members – our Chairman Bill Morris, and newest member, Ruth Davidson. As Director of Culture, Ceremonies, Education and Live Sites for the London 2012 Olympic Games, Bill has a deep understanding of staging large-scale international events. Before that, Bill worked in radio and TV production at the BBC. As Project Director of Live Events, he was responsible for major spectacles including BBC Music Live, BBC Proms in the Park, ‘Live 8' in summer 2005, and The Queen's Concerts at Buckingham Palace, for which he was awarded the LVO in The Queen's Jubilee Honours List.Ruth's diverse and robust background brings a wealth of experience in leadership, public service, and media. Before embarking on her political career, she served in the Territorial Army. This military experience, combined with her subsequent political career, has equipped her with a unique perspective on the importance of national heritage and the role of the military in society.The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Board plays a vital role in guiding our business, find out more by listening in now. 

Welcome to a behind the scenes episode as we broadcast from our official press launch for The Heroes Who Made Us. Find out a little more about our 2025 spectacular, and hear the reaction from some of our performers, partners, media and staff as we mark our very special 75 year anniversary. To find out more or to secure your tickets, visit edintattoo.co.uk

Join Lynsey Fusco in conversation with Major Ross McCrindle of the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Tattoo Fiddle Major Margaret Robertson, and Tattoo Dance Director Aileen Robertson, as they discuss how they each got into the Scottish traditional arts and their roles in developing performers for the future. Want to join us in 2025? Tickets for our 75th anniversary Show, The Heroes Who Made Us, are on sale now!

A special look behind the curtain of the 2024 Tattoo, as Lynsey chats to performers from across the globe backstage during one of the final performances of this year's Show Journeys. Want to join us in 2025? Tickets for our 75th anniversary Show The Heroes Who Made Us are on sale now!

New Creative Director, Alan Lane, talks to Lynsey about what attracted him to the Tattoo, and his vision for our 75th anniversary Show in 2025. Tickets for The Heroes Who Made us are on public sale at 10am 26 August, join us to see Alans first Show at the helm. 

Join Performance Director, Stevie Small MBE, in conversation about the history of bagpiping at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and how our favourite instrument continues to evolve in exciting ways. Starting as a highland dancer as a child who performed to the Pipes, Stevie set his sights on not only learning the bagpipes, but achieving his goal of becoming Pipe Major of The Black Watch. Not only did he succeed in that role, but he went on to become the Head of the Army School of Bagpiping and Drumming, before leaving the Army to join us at the Tattoo. Hear Stevie tell his story, and share his incredible insight into what it takes to perform on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. 

Join Tattoo Creative Director, Michael Braithwaite, and Projection Designer, Kate Dawkins, in conversation about our upcoming adventure, Journeys. Learn about what's in store for our August spectacular, more about the creative process, the acts that are joining us, and how technology plays its part. I

Chief Executive Jason Barrett talks about how the brand can tread a fine line between modernity, authenticity, and heritage as it looks to its future and ensures it reaches new and broader audiences. He shares plans for fresh thinking while retaining the familiarity it's known and loved for to deliver on exciting new plans for growth. 

'Piping Up' is a podcast brought to you by The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. An ‘Access All Areas' Pass into the creativity and dedication that powers our show.Here, conversations aren't just limited to the spectacle. They're about the real people, the real passion, and the pulsating heart behind the fanfare.From intimate chats with our performers to incredible insights from our crew and everything in between. Think of it as your front-row seat to the inner workings of one of the greatest shows on earth.Welcome to 'Piping Up'.