THE pipes and drums of the Royal Military Tattoo head to Glasgow tomorrow to offer a sneak preview of the annual spectacle at Edinburgh Castle.
George Square will echo to the thrilling sound of tunes old and new as the performers take part in a march past in front of the City Chambers.
Taking part this year will be the massed bands of the RAF, the Top Secret Drum Corps Switzerland, the Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes South Carolina, Hjaltibonhoga Fiddlers from Shetland, Changxing Lotus Dragon Dance Group and there will be an excerpt from a Bollywood love story featuring bhangara dancers from Scotland and India.
The march past will start at noon and will last for an hour giving lunchtime crowds plenty of chance to soak up the atmosphere.
Lord Provost Sadie Docherty said: “The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is in its 66th Year. It’s an enduring, unique and much loved spectacle and Glasgow’s taster Tattoo is always a huge draw.
"People really love the music and performances. Toes will be tapping and hands will be clapping in George Square.”
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