Edinburgh Tattoo

[hc4361]

I've never been to the Tattoo and it is about time I did.
Any advice? We live in the West Midlands and can't decide on doing a coach/hotel/Tattoo trip with the like of Shearings or go by train and book our own hotel and buy our own tickets.

Is there anything I should be aware of?

[emmie]

i would go with Shearings, this gets booked up well in advance, very popular. men with Bagpipes and Sporrans, they can be a handful.

[grumpy01]

Careful before the watershed Emmie.

[emmie]

not to mention saves the hassle of finding own accommodation, tickets, trains.

[boxtops]

Going with a tour organiser is a good idea, events like this get booked up months in advance, and this way, everything's covered.

[emmie]

some get booked one year to the next, like buying Christmas presents in January sales,

[hc4361]

Thanks all, will book tomorrow :)

[Fanriffic]

If you do go - please remember to wear warm clothes and a coat with a hood.
It's a great atmosphere when you see it live. The TV coverage only scratches the surface of the entertainment on display.

[plowter]

Accommodation can be very expensive.
Edinburgers like salt n sauce on thier chips.
You might need a passport after 2014.

[hc4361]

Is there a best day to go? Do they have the fireworks every night?

[zebo]

Usually fireworks are after the late Saturday Performance although last year there were fireworks at all performances. You'll not get the best seats now, booking opens in November although the new seating as luxurious compared with the older style! Accommodation is horrendously expensive within a 25 mile radius of Edinburgh.

[hc4361]

Thanks all. :)

[mazie]

We went 5 years ago and loved it. Go for the organised coach trip. Hotels are very expensive as it's also the Edinburgh Fringe during August. Another reason to go, some great street artists. Book ASAP as very popular .

[mazie]

SHearings look really good value for money HC

http://www.shearings.com/holiday-offers/edinburgh-tattoo-offers