Runrig at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Last year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Show, Stories, included the Band’s song ‘The Story’! Their version also featured a pipe melody composed by Uist band, Beinn Lee. Runrig became the first band to play (and sell out) Edinburgh Castle six times in 2016 when the band were touring the final studio album, ‘The Story’, a record which has yet to be broken and a significant milestone in the band’s 45 year career. An iconic venue, synonymous with Scottish history and culture, the band couldn't have anticipated that a song from that final album would be performed in such a spectacular fashion under the ramparts five years after our final concert in Stirling.
An integral part of Edinburgh during the annual International Festivals, the Tattoo has been around since 1950. They’re big advocates of Scottish and Military tradition, music and culture, and they put on a spectacular Show every August at Edinburgh Castle. Runrig were delighted to hear that they were showcasing The Story for their international audience.
The Band can’t wait to find out what they have up their sleeve for 2024! You can see the Tattoo live in Edinburgh 2 - 24 August 2024. Tickets for their 2024 Show, Journeys, are on sale now here: bit.ly/47I8PEl

[@robertcollins6372]

This rendition is such a tribute to the best band ever to come out of Scotland. Full credit to this lady because Gaelic is not easy to learn.

[@apaterson8891]

That is fantastic, what a tribute to Runrig and their music.

[@alisonsimpson125]

This is absolutely amazing such a wonderful tribute to Runrig ❤

[@alisonproudfoot6856]

Runrig, greatest band to see live, which I did many times, thank you for all your music.

[@astrase2]

Brought a tear to my eye. Thanks Runrig for such a great song to end your career on.

[@johnwatson8820]

amazing performance always was a runrig fan from way back, great music always survives!!

[@alastairclunie7232]

Hopfuly the Boys music will be used and live on for many more years 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌹

[@robertcollins1731]

As long as we Riggiesare around, their music will live on

[@alexanderknor2928]

Das sagt wohl alles über die Wertschätzung der Schotten gegenüber RUNRIG

[@michaelmann4189]

Amazing one of my favourite songs from a incredible band

[@JMurdochNZ]

Very nice. Lead lady has a lovely voice.

[@stevenrix7024]

Didn’t look like a native Gaelic speaker, so did well!

[@JMurdochNZ]

@@stevenrix7024 Agreed, superbly done. Gaelic is not an easy language to master at all.

[@frankmclean8127]

I love this and Runrig and Bruce. A Caper❤

[@alexrae1188]

It is amazing

[@user-vg6nc7kx7b]

Thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lindapadley5806]

Good to see the US get Runrig as well done. I can't speak Gaelic, so we'll done to the lady for singing in it must have been hard. Good to see a song of Runrigs at the Tattoo. Shows they are gone but not forgotten.

[@jump8r]

Jings - every hair is standing on end - incredible tribute.

[@colinberry1628]

Stunning, such vocals, the outstanding music, the best from me, in Australia

[@grimmmunro2279]

I was very lucky to see running live twice...an abiding memory I will treasure forever! 😊

[@johnconway3618]

Brilliant 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@allanwind295]

Lovely.

[@alexthompson3274]

Brilliant

[@sn4rff]

great 💙💙💙

[@scotsims3452]

Hard to believe this song is over 50 years old originally called the life inside of me

[@gabymillar9347]

Makes me so homesick! 🇨🇦 ex-pat Brit 👋🇬🇧

[@terrythomas8482]

Wonderful !