American Couple Reacts: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo! FIRST TIME REACTION! Massed Pipes & Drums!!
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- American Couple Reacts: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo! FIRST TIME REACTION! Massed Pipes & Drums!! This has been HIGHLY requested and we didn't want to wait anymore. It was AMAZING!! We are hooked and want MORE! The United Kingdom is full of such amazing events! We can only dream of being at the Tattoo ourselves! Let us know if this is your first time seeing something from it or if you have been. We're excited to find out it's back this August after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid.
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This was only a small segment of the Tattoo. Other bands from overseas and performances from dance troops, etc. also take part in the Tattoo. Watch a full video of the Tattoo. Doesn't really matter which year you choose. Also, I suggest you watch the Remembrance Sunday ceremony from the Cenotaph in London. A very solemn but impressive ceremony remembering the dead of the two world wars. It is an annual event which takes place every November.
Thought the 40th anniversary for falklands was on as its the 40th commemoration now with TV documentaries and televised events remembering the war of 1982. You would've thought if you were after followers that a video about the Falklands today would have more traction as its in peoples minds whereas the tattoo seems out of the blue and not relevant currently, unless your just going for Scottish nats.
The pipe major carries a mace, my uncle had one when he lead a flute band. Grew up in a town with a pipe band used to hear the practicing in their gardens at night. Our local pipe band may be he only one to do the Can Can. You could check out the D-day piper, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
My two favourite American commentators, you should come to the uk.
If you know how to use hostels you can visit very cheaply.
I think you'd love the end of the Tattoo when the Lone Piper plays. Worth looking out for it. Brings a tear to the eye.
I am one of the Pipe Majors in the front rank for this Tattoo in 2012. It was a great experience to travel their and lead the Canadian Army Contingent. Its a month of shows every night 26 total . Good to hear and see this again. Top Secret was part of this show as well.
As an Englisman, I cannot help but get goosebumps when I hear the skirl. As an AB in the 70s Navy, on a Rosyth based ship, we took aboard a piper from the Queens Borderers to pipe us into port on our Med Cruise. He stood on the bow as we entered harbour, thousands turned out to see him play us in...I am still moved to this day.
I was a piper from the Citadel in the 1991 Tattoo. Back row of every show just in front of the drummers. Saturday night fireworks going off 100ft overhead and feeling the burnt black powder hitting the back of your necks.
Just every night ???? Were you not there fir the day shows???
@@alanoconnor582 ony day shows where Saturdays. I did those too.
7 shows a week. Saturday had a day show and a night show. Sundays were off so we could explore the city
It bears mentioning that these Highland regimental band members are in fact, serving British army soldiers. Many of whom have seen front line action in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the world. As one can see by their service medals worn on their uniforms. Thank you for your respect.
Ex forces myself…. You have my respect sir
@@keridenner2187And you have mine.
Absolutely brilliant, I'm English but absolutely swell with pride to see our Scottish cousins ❤️
I’m English but love the bagpipes.
I think the English admire the Scottish even more than the Scots themselves.
We're one and the same- we're all Brits ❤
@@enkisdaughter4795Same.
@@leeriches8841so true , just love the fact that we are all British, United we stand, xx
Hey guys, been watching you for a while now. Can’t give you too much detail.
I was the close protection team leader for the GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING NORTHERN IRELAND.
He was invited to take the salute at the Edinburgh tattoo in 1995.
Unexpectedly he asked if would like to go with him. How could I refuse. We flew from RAF Aldergrove into Edinburgh and Had a police escort to the castle. Everyone one stood As he arrived to the national anthem and he took his place in the stand as I sat behind.
I slept overnight in the Castle in the Sergeants Mess and I made my way back to the airport to meet up with the GENERAL and we flew back to Belfast.
It was the greatest moment of my 25 year career. I joined as Private ……. And left 25 years later as Captain…..
I'm English, but I get goosebumps every time I hear the bagpipes!
Love them!
Me too.
Thank you Ladies!
Im a Scot now retired and living in the Philippines.
A Big up to all my fellow Gordons who watch this.
BYDAND
Steadfast.🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
I always find the bagpipes to provide the most stirring music. It always makes all the hairs on my body stand on end. What you don't get from the video is the volume as it's a very loud instrument and at an event like this, it really is a wall of awesome sound. I lived in Scotland for 14 years and the place and the people were superb. I've visited many countries around the world and nothing else comes close to the beauty of Scotland.
I'm from Edinburgh and have been to the Tattoo once. Absolutely stunning in every way. The fireworks can be seen from most of the city.
As a citizen of Edinburgh, nothing makes me prouder to see a citizen of another country, being in awe of the spectacle that is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Every time I hear it, I can feel patriotism flow through my veins. The Tattoo is held in August every year in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle and is normally booked solid for YEARS in advance. Its also really great that military bands from all over the world also get to perform. Love it!!!
I am Scottish but moved out of the country in 2006 and haven’t lived there since. I got to see the tattoo because my friends who had tickets were too drunk so my sister and I (who also were quite drunk lol😢) thought - why not? I used to think it was cheesy till I saw it in person. It was INSANELY GOOD and my sister loved it and she doesn’t love anything lol😂
Being 1/2 Scottish and my grands came from Scotland. Than being in Scottish Regiment in Toronto back in 70's and early 80's we had military tattoo in Toronto, even today I still get my chills when I hear pipes and drums music
I remember the big Scottish Tattoos at the CNE (basically this minus the castle).
But that was back when Canada was still Canada, rather than the 3rd world kumdump its become.
Me too! I'm an eclectic mix of Scottish and Welsh living in England.
What squad do I support in the six Nations rugby? Italy?
The man at the front and the others leading the massed bands are known as "Drum Majors" (although they are usually sergeants or sergeant-majors - what I think you would call master-sergeants) and the stick that they carry is called a mace. A mace was originally a weapon for hitting with, but these are ceremonial ones!
Marching with heavy apparel, remembering steps, balancing hats, coordinated breathing and playing the pipes, that’s some multitasking 💕
Those feather bonnets are actually quite light! The hat is mostly the dice-pattern part you see, the rest is just feathers atop of it. Quite comfortable.
@@martinsleight321 thank you for the information 👍
@@martinsleight321 My godson who plays the bagpipes at their school's Pipes and Drums Band in Edinburgh prefer the Glengarry caps over the Feathered Bonnet.
@@dennis12dec I do too, but as a drummer, we usually get told to wear the feather bonnets whilst pipers get the Glengarry. Depends on what regiment/band you're with for sure.
I went about 35 years ago. We had always said to my Father that we would go one year and never did. Shortly after he passed Mum and I went. We loved it but we cried a lot too. Never been able to go since. But i think once you have experienced it. It is something you never forget. It is sooooo much better live. The beat vibrates your body. AMAZING.
The troops in red jackets and yellow striped trousers are Scots Greys, the only mounted Scottish regiment. Some years ago, an RCA recording of their pipe band playing Amazing Grace became a number one seller in North America
I thought the troops in the red jackets and yellow striped trousers were The Royal Scot Dragoon Guards which incorporated the Scots Greys. The bass drummers White Bearskin was apparently donated by the Russian Tsar.
We want more. I THINK YOU WOULD LIKE THE LONE PIPER PLAYES AT THE END OF EACH EVENINGS EVENT. IT GIVES YOU GOOSEBUMPS
That stick being twirled is called a Mace, originally a weapon. The British Army, second to none. Very professional and extremely capable.
@@Crashawsome The British army are incredible. Their professionalism, passion, history, bravery. Maybe not the biggest or the wealthiest but size isn't everything which I bet you're reminded of every day lol.
@@Crashawsome Look at every conflict in the last 300 years. The British army always performs above it's size.
You don't have the worlds largest empire by being bad at fighting.
@@Crashawsome Almost as hilarious when you gawp at yourself in the mirror. Lol lol lol lol lol.
@@Crashawsome : Get back in yer box, yer little keyboard warrior boy.
To add to this, the mace is a common implement carried by drum majors in the Commonwealth as well as in the US and is used by both military and civilian (generally)( high school bands). In high school & college marching bands it's generally used for flourishing where it gets spun around snd sometimes thrown up and caught. In military bands it's used to deliver instructions to the band like to signal a direction to turn, to prepare to and stop playing, and so on.
Hi girls love your reactions, my brother was a drummer in the parachute regiment and performed in the tattoo in the 60s, the sound is great on TH-cam, but doesn't do it justice. It makes you so proud to be a scot and stirs the blood. Thanks for the video once again. Yours sincerely a proud scot. 👍😁😁🏴
Yes to the 'Musical March off'.
Scotland would rule the world.
We can live with that.🏴
😘
I personally love Scotland and it people. Please, please stay within the UK. We are brothers.
I loved that and found it quite moving. The backdrop of the castle and the sheer feeling of history was quite awe-inspiring. Thank you Natasha and Debbie for another very enjoyable video.
Hey! I’m English and l have been to the tattoo it makes me cry the atmosphere is so electric and pulls on your heart strings, lm sure l was Scottish in a past life😂 you should definitely go you’ll love it, Edinburgh is an awesome place to be when it’s the festival lots to see and do. The castle is wonderful inside and houses the Scottish Crown Jewels. You can get headphones which will talk you through the history of the castle. I love love love. I enjoy watching your reactions to our culture and traditions get your passport out and come visit!!!
I've been 3 times in all - but not for many years. It's truly breathtaking. When you feel the music of the drums and pipes going through you it's unforgettable. As far as I know tickets start around the £30 mark, but can easily go way higher with accommodation and hospitality packages included. Great reaction as usual - so thank you. Love to you both.
You should watch what happens when the bands march off at the end of the night!
@@AV-fo5de That's right. Tourists can get a free taster of the Tattoo when the Pipes & Drums and many of the performers march out of the Castle stadium back to barracks about 10.30pm each night. There's vids of this on YT.
@@TimeyWimeyLimey It's worth seeing!
I must admit having watched this for years on the tv, I take for granted the splendor and skill involved but seeing it through your eyes reminds you of just how special and incredible a spectacle it really is.
After many years of going over to my Aunt & Uncle's to watch the Tattoo on the TV - they surprised me with tickets in 1985. It's even more spectacular than you'd realise. We toured Scotland & visited relatives - now my dear Uncle & Aunt are both gone it remains my best memory. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤
So sorry about your aunt and uncle, they sound like they were wonderful people. I’m so glad you got to see the Tattoo, it really is mind blowing. Thanks for visiting our wonderful country 🏴🇦🇺Alba gu brath, slainte.
Hi Natasha and Debbie once again your performance exceeds expectation and as a drummer I loved it.
That was awesome! If you ever get the chance to visit Edinburgh during the month of August you must. The city comes alive with arts, comedy, theatre, street performance and more. It’s wonderful! And such a beautiful city!
As a Londoner,I can confirm.
Had a few excellent weekends in Edinburgh,a beautiful and historic place.
Hiya ladies!! I'm an American who has been living in the UK for almost 20 yrs and I've been trying to get tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo for 5 yrs now (so hard to get)...I will succeed one day! I do love me some bagpipes and their entrance every year (watching on telly) really gets me ready for the show! So happy to have found your channel, highlighting so many of the things that I love about living in the UK. :)
I urge you to watch the massed pipes and drums playing "Black Bear".......... nothing more inspiring than the traditional tune that signifies "back to barracks"
3:08 The leading soldier is carrying a ceremonial mace which is used to direct the band's marching.
4:26 The precision of the marching is astonishing - given that bands have to march on a surface which slopes downhill and is higher in the middle than at the sides...
5:04 Miniglitch - the venue of the first Tattoo was the Ross Bandstand.
18:20 The musicians with the checkered headgear are from a police pipe band.
Many police units throughout Scotland have their own pipe band - competition is fierce.
19:34 The eagle insignia on the drum identifies this unit as the Royal Scots Greys - a heavy cavalry regiment.
It is a reminder of the capture of the standard of the French 45th Regiment of the Line by Ensign Charles Ewart at the Battle of Waterloo - one of the rare occasions that a French regiment has lost its insignia. Ensign Ewart is buried in the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle - and the nearest pub is named after him (o:
Edinburgh City Police pipe band were world champions a good few times
During the course of the Napoleonic Wars the French lost more than 10 Eagles, the first at Austerlitz in 1805. During the charge of the Household and Union Brigades at Waterloo, the Scots Greys took the Eagle of the 45th Line (Sergeant Ewart, commissioned for his action) and the 1st Royal Dragoons took that of the 105th Line (Capt. Kennedy Clark and Corporal Stiles). Overall, the British took seven Eagles, not all on the battlefield, 1 at Barossa in 1811, 2 at Salamanca 1812, 2 found in Madrid after it was captured in 1812 and finally 2 at Waterloo in 1815.
@@nicholascarrington7912 I've corrected my entry - thanks for that.
Slight correction ; at 19.34 the unit is the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, formed in 1971 by amalgamation of the Scots Greys and Carabiniers. They are LIGHT cavalry, equipment being Jackal and Coyote armoured vehicles. Thanks.
Oh I love you 2 lasses, being Scottish& watching this is incredible , love that you love it ❤️👏👏👏
Absolutely love the sound of bagpipes such an inspiring sound you can see why they had them playing while marching into battle.
I've been to Edinburgh and the REMT six times and was blown out of my socks every time by the performers. So my advice to you all: book tickets, hotel and flight pack your bags and go come August. Maybe we'll meet up! 😊 Greetings from Germany
Thank you girls, so glad you enjoyed.
The Tattoo has various bands, dancers etc etc.
from around the world.
Its heart warming when the spectators, also from around the world sing Auld Lang Syne, near the end.
The Tattoo lasts say two hours if memory serves me well.
At the closing, theres a gathering of all the performers who then disperse section by section, leaving the pipe bands to march out playing the Black Bear and Scotland the Brave or perhaps even (in English for you) "We are not away to stay away", as they march(squeeze) down onto the Royal Mile.
YT last 5 mins say of 2012.
As you would say "AUSUM". 😂
Lang may yer lum reek. 👍
My dad loved the pipe and drums, Amazing Grace being his favourite so we had it for his funeral, my sister in law ask what the Scottish connection was. There was nothing except it was his favourite. Great again girlies. Xx
This is always a spectacular event and it's fantastic to see you enjoying it so much. I notice the commentator on this was a very famous Scots actor called Bill Paterson.
Many years ago it was Tom Fleming, who always used to close the coverage by saying 'and as the lone Piper plays the Lament from the Esplanade, we say farewell and haste ye back' always sent a shiver down my spine.
Many thanks for sharing this with us, ladies, great fun and some interesting information as always☺👍
It's so wonderful! I've been a couple of times in my life (Scottish & living in Edinburgh). Honestly makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, & heart swell with pride!! 🥰 There is also a solo piper piping on the castle ramparts towards the end...that's something incredibly special to see! You need to pay us a visit next year! (So lovely to see the Tattoo back again after a couple of years away!) xx
Excellent as always. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and has a rich history.ive loved many holidays there. I loved sitting in the garden of our cottage listening to the tattoo watching the fireworks. Chris started his army career as a drummer boy at 16, he played fifth and drum and is now learning bagpipes
My friend and I went on a 16 day trip throughout England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland in 2018. One of the highlights was to go to the Military Tattoo and Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Loved it. To say it was amazing is an understatement. Absolutely go if you can. In 2018, the show also had laser lights and was so memorable. I’m so glad I went and would definitely go again given the chance.
As a proud Scott, I want to say thank you and I truly appreciate you two. Well done!
Watching from the UK 🇬🇧
I took some soldiers and provided medical cover for the whole month of the tattoo. What you don't know is after the performance all the performers go back to the barracks where they are staying and the Bar opens!! Eventually someone will start playing and it turns in to the most amazing ' jamming' session. Also as the massed bands march off the esplanade there is a fleet of coaches waiting and they drive up load and drive off almost without stopping, it's an amazing feat of military precision and timing.
We got caught in a jamming session and not sure how we survived!! My favourite was Black Bear I think it's called, or call to barracks, happy to be corrected but it's my absolute favourite.
Hi,try red hot chilli pipers.
my home town , my daughter used to take part in the ceremony as a highland dancer .
Same 😊
As a young man, I played in a militairy band, and even today, more then fifthy years later, it gives me the goosebumps seeing this.
Hi you guys, what a wonderful reaction to the Tattoo. get your self's over to Edinburgh next year.
Love and best wishes from Edinburgh.
Imagine you're in a field in a foreign land a few hundred years ago. You're about to go into battle again. Those pesky Brits are back! You are standing shoulder to shoulder listening to their normal bugles giving orders - but out of no-where comes the loud sound of the bagpipes coming straight at you!
The bagpipes were a weapon as much as a marching beat because they frightened people who didn't know what the hell that noise was! :-D
I was TD that the German soldiers admiringly referred to the Scottish soldiers as " the ladies from hell"
Except those heroes manning "Line Jackson" on a plantation near New Orleans in January, 1815.
They may have been amazed at the spectacle but they were not intimidated.
All Celtic nations have their own type of pipes. They have distinctive sounds, but are all bagpipes of some variety.
To see this show live is a privilege,one of the GREATEST shows on earth.
I was lucky enough to be in the Edinburgh Tattoo in 1999, I was 17 & it was amazing. I was in the Tattoo choir & the women wore kilts, they were basically an ankle length version of the normal kilt. I've been too see it twice too & it's breathtaking!!
There’s something beautiful about the sound of bagpipes and drums playing together gives me goosebumps as a Scot it makes me proud
To the Lady wearing Blue, you said Edinburgh perfectly 👍
I'm Scottish 🏴
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is fantastic, World Class Military Bands on display, and it's also shown live on TV in Scotland too.
The World Pipe Band Championships are also held in Glasgow every year, there's some videos on that if you'd like to check them out.
I've been watching your Channel over the last week since i first discovered it, love the varied content, your opinions are great and it's quite entertaining too.
Thanks 👍
II have to say I'm English and bloody proud of the Scots pipes and drums! fantastic.
What channel is it shown on in Scotland, I’m in England, love the bagpipes and drums, would really like to know where I can watch this on tv each year if possible
@@chris747f Usually it is shown on the BBC.
@@clanleslie Ah didn’t realise thanks! Hope that’s in England as well as Scotland
american marines attended one year, they were brilliant
Glad to be Scottish and will always be patriotic to my country
Hi, as they marched off, on the base drum there was a depiction of an eagle. That signifies that their regiment captured a french eagle staff (the french colours for their regiment ) during the Napoleonic wars..Brave men.
Brilliant stuff girls. You pronunciation of Edinburgh is spot on
These two have just brightened my day, they are just funny.
I've been to the Edinburgh Tattoo several times over many years. It is an amazing experience, largely due to the backdrop and surroundings. It has changed over the years, and whilst it is still military based it has seen the introduction of many more dance troupes etc and lost many military elements. Personally I preferred it before these changes were made. However it is still an amazing experience.
Having lived pretty much next door to the castle for years I used to hear the tattoo every night - used to see it for free on practice night but have never been to an actual show.
I've have been blessed to attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. My family (Clan Boyd) came to America indentured from Scotland in 1626 courtesy of the British. I'm very happy they did. We have served in every war this country has fought since that time, Including the revolution and the war of 1812 where we got the "thank" the Brits for the opportunity.
Tom Boyte
GySgt, USMC, retired'
Vietnam, 65-66/70-71
I love sound of the big drum, its just like they are calling and preparing everybody for a good scrap .
I love it!😎
The Tatoo is a spectacle like no other, you get goosebumps the second you hear the band start.
that was AWSOME thank you ladies you are both AWSOME
Been to the tattoo many times, always gives me butterfly’s and goosebumps. You need to react to the finale of the tattoo, all the performers and they March down the Royal Mile playing
Thank you for this video. My cousin and I are actually going to the opening night of this year's Edinburgh Tattoo on 5th August. We've never been before despite living in the UK but watch it every year on TV. You've made me even more excited to be going. I'll make sure I send you photos as requested ❤️❤️❤️
When you see these Scottish men moving like that It actually happened in WW2 The German forces had never seen this and were retreating as Crazy Scottish commander walking directly in front of the men. It actually was in part in a WW2 Film.
we have tickets for the Tattoo this year, my brother and his wife are travelling up from England and we're travelling down from Aberdeen in the north east of Scotland. I can't wait to spend a day with them and go to see the Tattoo.
just an historical fact...the british army knew very early on, that the bagpipes, had an unnerving, phycological effect on the enemy, while at the same time, gave courage to the british soldiers....the bagpipes thus, became very effective, in war....even today, the bagpipe is officially recognised by the british army, as a weapon of WAR...no other musical instrument ever invented, has that distinction!!
Please correct me if I'm wrong but weren't they known as the "Ladies from Hell" because of the kilts. It's just something I heard.
One of my great uncles served as a piper in the 16th Bn(Canadian Scottish Regiment), during the Great War. The German soldiers knew they were in for a very tough fight, whenever facing a Highland regiment.
in WW 1
I've never been to watch it but it's broadcast every year on tv and I always watch. For me there's nothing to beat the pipes and drums. It always makes me want to march along with them, but that's the whole idea. I may be biased but I think we do pomp and ceremony etc better than anyone else. But then we do have a lot of history.
Britain has the best soldiers in the world. Brave, respectful, no fear of going to battle.
you say Edinburgh really well , i should know im born and bred here .
Thank you!!
Natasha you definitely get the proper pronunciation of Edinburgh correct but if you really want to pronounce it like us Scots and your ancestors did, it's "EMBRY!" 😆🏴😆🏴😆
Watching the pipes and drums live is truly an awe inspiring experience . What is really cool is that as the band march by you in the stands, first you hear mainly the pipes as they are in front, then you hear mainly the drums as they come by, it's AMAZING to see. Despite living only 20 miles away from Edinburgh I have only ever been able to see the Tatoo live once but that once will NEVER leave me, it's a stunning spectacle.
The pipes and drums were used to keep the rhythm for marching...... but also, predominantly in the 17th and 18th century to intimidate the enemy, the sound carried for miles across battlefields, it was reputed to be played the night before battle to let the enemy know you were coming for them........ " be ready ya bastards, were coming fer ye "
The Highland Bagpipes were until recently classed as a weapon of war. They were part of the Shock and Awe tactics. It’s quite a scary sound if you’ve never heard them before.
Pipers played on the Normandy Beaches during the D Day landings of World War II.
They marched playing the pipes , in gunfire, to rally the troops as they left the landing craft.
@@alanaw27'
I'm so proud of the Tattoo and love that you pronounced Edinburgh.
I have been. Its amazing. My mums family before she was adopted are Scottish and my great uncle was in the Scots Guards. He was killed in action in Tunisia before my mum was born
Back in the 70s my fiancee was working in the Royal Ed. Infirmary, and in 1976 she got some tickets for us to watch the tattoo. They always invite a variety of military display units from around the world, so each year is a different programme. Obviously the pipes and drums are a standard. You couldn't go and not see the Scots bands. The evening always finishes with the lone piper up on the battlements - that is very moving. They have fireworks too. It's a great show but it can be chilly some nights. It's in the open air.
The castle is pretty impressivei n itself and well worth visiting.
Oh, BTW, the hats the bands wear are called "bonnets", and are of two different types. The low triangular one is called a Glengarry (after a regiment formed in Glen Garry) and the tall black one is called a Feather Bonnet, which is decorated with ostrich feathers, which are interlaced with a lightweight frame to adde height. The coloured thing stuck in the side of the feather bonnet is called a hackle.
Sorry, but you are wrong there about the "tall hats." They are called Bearskins.
Little girls wear bonnets. You may be thinking of the Scottish word for a flat cap, "bunnet".
@@paulsmith2516 I refer you to the many easily accessible websites specifically dealing with headgear worn by Scottish pipe bands (including the websites of businesses that provide and sell the various types). I am merely quoting from them, and not expressing any opinion of my own, because I have no direct knowledge of the subject. However, I am perfectly able to conduct specific research on most subjects, and frequently do so, because I dislike inaccuracy, and wish to avoid misleading people, either intentionally or unintentially.
@@paulsmith2516 Yeah agree, they are bearskins
@@paulsmith2516 you are only partly correct. The drummers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are the only ones wearing bearskins. Pipers DO NOT
wear Bearskins. They are wearing Feather Bonnets and others are wearing the Glengarry.
@@paulsmith2516 They are feather bonnets and bloody uncomfortable they are after an hour or so. Guards regiments wear bearskins.
Dear Ladies
A few bits of background info for you on this subject:-
a)The senior Drum Major on parade is wearing "trews" (trousers) rather than a kilt as he is from a regiment that traditionally recruited from the lowlands of Scotland rather than the Highlands.
b)Drum and Pipe Majors are appointments (not a rank) and are usually Warrant Officers, hence in the British Army, they carry swords on parade.
Drum Major: 4 inverted embroidered chevrons on right sleeve with a drum encircled by a laurel wreath above them.
Pipe Major: 4 inverted embroidered chevrons on right sleeve with a set of pipes encircled by a laurel wreath above them.
The "tall hat" is actually quite light and is called a feather bonnet as all the black stuff is ostrich plumes, not a bear skin like the Brigade of Guards wear.
In this case, each line represents an individual band with their Drum Major leading (behind the senior drum major) and followed by the Pipe Major, then the Pipe Sergeant (if they have one).
Traditionally, bass and tenor drummers wear an animal skin "apron" to prevent the weight of the drum from wearing against their jackets or kilts. In the military context, a tiger skin indicated the regiment had served in India, while a leopard or lion skin showed service in Africa. A Canadian pipe band or two use wolf skins. It should be noted that many of these skins are in the neighbourhood of 80-100 yrs old, so do not represent any recent wild animal killing.
I hope the above is of interest.
Sincerely
Paul
Check out "The Gael" by the pipes and drums of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - it'll hit you right in the feels!
Edit: This is a famous recreation of the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo. The Greys are one of the core Regiments who formed the modern-day Regiment The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
/watch?v=RsVziFEWLlM
Stems back to Bluidy Tam as well the Scots Greys, a grandson of Sir Edward Bruce 1st Earl of Kinloss (the Chief of Clan Bruce) accompanied James VI when he succeeded Elizabeth I
My late father was in The Prince of Wales 3rd Carabiniers Dragoon Guards; his younger brother was in The Royal Scots Greys. When the British government started merging army regiments, it seemed like karma that these two regiments were merged and became The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
WE were there for the 2008 Edinburgh Tattoo which is on youtube, the massed bands played the theme from "Last of the Mohicans" its called "The Gael" here in Scotland, and its well worth a watch!
You guys should check out the Mountbatten Festival of Music (Royal Marines) from this year, specifically this years tribute to The Prodigy. -you can find it on youtube.
th-cam.com/video/FJBdGTN56rU/w-d-xo.html
The tribute was so moving.
I am English and feel very proud of our Scottish cousin's. Love the pipes.
I have been to the Edinburgh Tattoo, it also coincides with the Edinburgh Festival. The seats are built onto the castle walls. It was a great experience.
I thought you would really enjoy this event. I seem to recall that the diamond formation part way through was in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, as this video is from the 2012 performance.
My Dad was from Edinburgh, and we went to the Edinburgh Tattoo whilst on a touring holiday of Scotland way back in 1965. It rained, but it was still a memorable and enjoyable evening.
Can you imagine hearing the skirl of the pipes coming towards you on a battlefield? The German defenders of sword beach on D-day can. Lord Lovat ordered his Piper Bill Shimin to play to his men onto the beachhead, So Piper Bill,is in my opinion, the bravest of men, he landed on sword beach armed only with his bagpipes.!!
And the Germans sportingly refrained from shooting him as they assumed he'd gone mad...
Your absolutely right, mind you I think I would, wouldn't you?
@@jonathanocallaghan9202 Well, not knowing what I know now.
Take out the bagpipes first. The horrifying sound of expiring bagpipes allied to the fact that the piper is now just an unarmed bloke on a beach.
The effect on morale outweighs any other.
One-up to the opposition 😀
His name was actually Piper Bill Millin. There is a memorial statue of him in Colleville-Montgomery, France. He was the personal Piper of Lord Lovat Fraser. Although Piper Millin was not officially allowed to , he marched up and down the beach during the landings and then again later as they moved inland.
As a retired former soldier ( Infantry ) with 30 yrs. Proud Service Going into Battle we had a Piper marching in front playing then pipes. IT STIRS THE BLOOD UP PUTTING THE FEAR OF GOD INTO THE ENEMY. Check out how many Pipers were killed or wounded or survived and were awarded the VC. Remember the Pipers are unarmed, only carrying and playing the pipes. You would be surprised .( more than you think )
Bless you Mr McLeesh.
Really enjoyed this! Brought back some great memories of when I visited Edinburgh Castle in 2014. The volume of this must be insane because one set of Scottish bagpipes are really loud (and that’s coming from a deaf guy 😂) so all of them together must be heard for miles around. The drumming is also really hard. As a drummer, I can’t do any of that. Here’s a fun fact for you: Remember the video you did on Trooping The Colour? At this years event, the drums were made by Al Murray’s drum company 🙂
If you started my day with the skirl of the pipes, I'd be like the cat clinging to the ceiling.
I do hope you watch a full tattoo, they are amazing; anyone, they all have very skilled participants.
As always a good, happy, honest reaction.
Watching the drums is mesmerising! Reminds me of the dancers in Riverdance xx The sound of the pipes always stirs my blood. You should check out the World Pipe Championship xx
Yes the world pipe championship and the clan gatherings are both amazing events please watch love your videos thanks so much.
Natasha and Debbie, I've been twice and the whole display along with the atmosphere is absolutely amazing and never to be forgotten! You need to plan a holiday and experience it for yourself
Ah Love the Royal Edinburgh military Tattoo, Iv been 6 times and going again this year. They do have some afternoon shows as well as the evenings, tickets range from around £40-£60 depending on where you’re sitting and what deal you get. It runs for 5 or 6 nights then moves on, I think they travel the world taking part in various Tattoo’s. Love the reaction.
It runs for 3 weeks Jeff.
The BEST music to march to
I can just imagine a huge highland army marching behind the pipes.
Thanks for taking the time to find out the derivation of the word “tattoo”. I would never have guessed that it comes from a Dutch phrase, and love the idea that it was originallly a way of preventing soldiers from staying out all night, drinking. It’s a little bit like the staff calling “Last Orders” in British pubs, prior to closing, although I’m not sure if most pubs do that now.
At the end of the Tattoo the bands perform the ceremony called The March Back to Barracks, which is where they march out of the arena then march down the street called The Royal Mile playing the traditional tune that always leads Scottish soldiers back to their barracks. The tune is called The Black Bear.
You do indeed say Edinburgh correctly. 💋
I feel like scotland would always win if it was a band of 🏴 imagine the terror of hearing these bagpipes and drums marching into battle. Gets my blood pumping 😂 x
According to the writer Clive Cussler - whose father served in the German army 1914-18 - the French weren't much of a problem, the English were stubborn and the Americans were tough fighters.
But the sound of bagpipes meant that they were in real trouble.
@@OnASeasideMission of course, 75% of USA presidents have Scottish blood!😊
My dad did his National Service with the Royal Artillery as a teenager, at the end of WW2. He was in Palestine 'keeping the peace' when Jewish people were transported to their new home. He told us his regiment would match behind an Irish drum and bagpipe band during training. A Scots drum and bagpipe band when in Palestine. The pride these created never left him. Years later, he would drive us, his three sons, batty playing bagpipe LP's at home on our record player. I think it becomes ingrained in your soul. Watching this video brings tears to my eyes.
Spectacular innit 😇
I went to the Tattoo a couple of years ago. That video was just one performance of many during the show. There are many bands from all over the world at each show. Lots of highland dancing etc too…..
Midwest Americans reacted to this, after watching today's Edinburgh Military Tattoo and seeing how much you loved that I think that you will fall in love with this too, the sheer number of pipers and drummers matching together in the streets of Scotland is in itself impressive, then there is the sound of the drums and pipes with different regiments all playing together (that sounds wrong but I know what I mean), Natasha you will be impressed with this I guarantee it, but it's up to you, its in daylight and in the streets, I don't remember of where though, its not a long video unfortunately, around 5 minutes, but hugely spectacular with so many different regiments playing as one, enjoy :)
The stick the drum major carries is called a Mace 👍🏼❤️🏴
This is held in the country of Scotland and it is truly Internationally based, that is why it continues and is held during the month of the Edinburgh Fringe. It supports itself via ticket sales.
At the end of the evening the Massed Pipe Bands march out of the castle to the tune 'Black Bear' and then those taking part march down the cobbles on to the Royal Mile
Hey there from Germany.
I just came across your videos somehow.
I was just there and was in the stands this year...on Wednesday...it was AMAZING!!!
Great video. Love the Edinburgh tattoo myself. I'm English. Never put yourself down on pronouncing place names that end with "burgh" - it comes from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) and means a defensive structure. I just say, "Edinn-buh-rur" (easy).