The band of the Royal Marines Scotland will headline Glasgow’s first Tattoo which will take place in January.

More than 600 performers will be involved in a three hour event which will end with a grand finale of the massed pipes and drums.

The tattoo will feature some of the best marching bands, musicians and dancers from across Scotland, Ulster and beyond.

Groups confirmed so far are pipe bands, flute, silver and accordion bands, two dance troupes and guest bands from Madrid, Germany and Dublin.

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The pipe bands will include the Glasgow Skye Association, Lomond and Clyde, City of Glasgow and National Youth pipe bands.

A spokesman for the Tattoo organisers said:”The 2017 Glasgow Tattoo will contain a packed list of international as well as local performers.

“It will feature bagpipes, drums, brass and flute bands, precision marching, the style and grace of Highland and Irish dancers and exciting displays from European performers.

“The 2017 Glasgow Tattoo is sure to be a spectacular event and can be enjoyed by young and old. There will be something for everyone at the Glasgow Tattoo.”

The Royal Marines band provided the music at the launch of the last Daring class destroyers HMS Duncan at Scotstoun and the commissioning of the submarine HMS Astute at Faslane last year.

They have been involved in Beating the Retreat on Horseguards Parades in London and provided the music for homecoming parades and Remembrance services.

As well as concert performances, their repertoire includes all kinds of music including popular classics, Big Band, contemporary works and amusing solo features.

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The Corps of Drums brings movement, colour and a flavour of the ceremonial and state occasions of which Royal Marine Bands are a large part.

The Tattoo spokesman said: “This ensures the grand spectacle of the traditional concert finale is presented as a fitting climax with appropriate pomp and drama.”

The Scotland band was formed at HMS Condor at Arbroath in 1960 and remains the only one of the four Royal Marine bands to be stationed north of Portsmouth.

It travels extensively across the UK and abroad and will shortly be appearing in the USA.

Most members of the band play at least two instruments with some required to play three.

The Glasgow Tattoo will be held at the Hydro from Thursday January 19 until Saturday January 21.