2023 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Commences Its Month-long Spectacle

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Highland dancers and the Massed Pipes and Drums take part in the working rehearsal for the first full run-through of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 03, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dating back to 1949, the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-renowned military performance of music, dance, military precision, and technology, all set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This year's theme, "Stories," will be a celebration of sagas, myths, and legends, honoring the power of connection through timeless narratives. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)