I'm English and absolute adore the sound of bagpipes.... As a British Army veteran I have nothing but the utmost respect for my Scottish brothers and comrades.
Being an ex soldier and Scottish hearing the pipes has always given me goosebumps hearing them stirs up a lot of pride an I'm sure l speak for a lot of Scottish military once you hear the bagpipes you could fight anyone
The massed pipes and drums stir up emotion of so much pride. The vibration goes right through to your soul. A proud Scots lass here. Great reaction and hope you get to do more on these
I can really see how the sound of an army bagpiper was meant to intimidate the enemy as well. My dad played the bagpipe for a good amount of years (not at this level), and had to practice to not loose the strength required to produce sound with it. So he took it with him on holidays to Germany, and found a quiet countryroad to practice on. You could hear him from kilometers away. Went to the tattoo when I was 11 or 12 years old. The sound of all those players together gave me chills.
I'm a Southern American woman who has a lot of British and Irish in my DNA and hearing the bagpipes gives me goosebumps, too. Love from North Carolina! ❤️
As a Scotsman I can tell you that the sound of the bagpipes stirs something deep in our veins whenever we hear their skirl. Many a brave Piper has led Scotsmen into battle and latterly our British soldiers. There is a great account by a German soldier recalling the piper playing on the beaches during the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944, he said that no one shot at the Piper as they mistook his bravery for madness.🇬🇧✌
I believe the special forces working with the Italian Communists against the Germans in WWII quickly arranged for one of their number to play his pipes; to fool the Gernans into believing the action being undertaken was British; so protecting the Italian civilians from retribution.
My grandfather was a piper in the Black Watch and was requested by the Queen Mother whenever she was in Scotland to play for her personally. He also fought in WWII, being evacuated on the last rescue ship to leave Dunkirk beach that miraculous day.
Greetings from Scotland. Have grown up listening to the pipes and so proud to be Scottish. Give yourself a treat and listen to the Massed Bands playing Highland Cathedral. It stirs the emotions every time.
Gordon Highland Regiment was based a mile away. Every Sunday morning, the pipers & drummers would march down the street. As a young girl ( aged 7) I used to sneak out to watch them go by (I was the only one there). As they went by, they would play a 'Gordon for Me'. Everytime I hear that tune, I'm 7 again.
My neighbour's were C😮outts's. They lived at 70 Oxgangs Terrace in Colinton Mains (which nestles between Redford and Dreghorn Barracks). I think it was about 1982 Mr Coutts sadly passed after a long illness with TB. I used to regularly watch the Tattoo practice sessions on the parade grounds of both parade grounds. I can't recall the Gordon's ever being there but as many regiments spent some time there they might have. I was there 74-84 and could tell you many stories related to the squaddies based there from the civvy perspective. Some were a lot less nice than pipers in sasquatch boots. Like the paras that did bloody sunday. It wasn't the only murdering they did. Still what kind of Scotsman would I be not to be moved by that sound and the insane discipline that creates it. Anybody who has not been up close to it should take the opportunity if a pipe band is playing.
You would have seen me then, I played the pipes that year...... Great story about my small daughter she was only 5 or 6 when she saw the tattoo with my mum. She sent me a postcard and unbeknown to her, I was on the postcard before she was born. I now have it laminated
Scotsman here, the diamond shape they formed was the shape of tge badge representing the RSBPA.....The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. Music to stir a Scotsman's heart and soul. Ti's like a call from home hearing the pipes play when you're away from Scotland.
Scots woman here and whenever I hear the bag pipes I always have a lump in my throat I dont know why .I just love the sound and im proud to be scottish ❤🏴🏴
My dad was old enough to do National Service after the end of WW2. Before being deployed in Palestine he was trained in Ireland - where they also have Pipe and Drum bands. Can you imagine marching along to this music behind a band like this. He never forgot - of cause. Later, he would play this music on LP's on our record player at home. Drove us three sons mad, but we understood his passion.
Hello again! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. Watching you react to this makes us even more proud to be Scottish, if that is even possible. I have now subscribed to your channel to see more from you and learn more about you. Æx 🙏
If ever you get the opportunity it is a must attend event having been there it is incredible and very emotional. Thank you for your excellent reaction please keep enjoying yourselves and making these amazing reactions.
I loved the Edinburgh tattoo , my favourite part watching the lone piper perched on top of the castle , I'm a proud Glasgow women and also love Stirling castle , scenery outstanding xx😊
The occasion is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo which happens every year. The British used to have a lot of these but few still survive as regular events. I have seen some of these and 2012 is my favourite year. Good to see you enjoy it. Comming on at the end is the next event, the Scottish Dancers. Scottish dancing includes a lot of skipping and jumping, and even dancing over the top of crossed swords placed on the ground.
Great reaction💕 I live about 5mins away from the castle and hear the Military Tattoo every year from my house! It’s amazing🥰 Yous should definitely react to ‘Bagpipes Bands performing "Amazing Grace" LIVE’ on Maximoon page’ you’d will love it! Much love from Scotland💙🏴
Ive just got my son home from the Scot's Guards 4 Christmas. Poor baby is passed out in the next room with the flu. But mummy will fix him back 2 health ☺❤🎉
Hey guys just thought I’d let you know that this event is Edinburgh royal military tatooo which is held every year at Edinburgh castle in Scotland to celebrate our military traditions. We invite all the armed forces from around the world to come and perform there marching music and marching drills as part of the show. It’s a great time. I’m Scottish and 38 and I went to the 1992 ,94 2000, and 2012 military tattoos and they were all fantastic and just as exciting as an adult as when I went to see it as a child.
Darlings, particularly the beautiful lady in yellow, you really must watch " Riverdance ", as it will blow you away. It was originally just for the musical break in a Eurovision Song Contest, back in the day, but such was its success that it became a huge theatrical show, and toured the world with massive success. I wish you rainbows, of course.
I used to work at the bottom of the Royal mile, believe me some mornings when I would arrive at the gate at the rear and would automatically open the gates into the car park and I would sometimes pinch myself because of where I was .Amazing place and my favourite city in the UK.
My father was Scottish and I miss him so much hearing the bagpipes feels me with tears and joy at the same time and I am proud of him and Scotland 🏴 🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏
Many of The Bagpipers and Drummers are Military Personals (Men and Women on Parade here) were in active service in Afghanistan, Iraq and many other parts of The World conflicts and Peace Keeping 🏴
The Pipes are designed to be played in the open....they can be heard for miles in the night air. When the Scottish regiments went into battle the Regimental Piper would march at their front. Scared the daylights out of the waiting enemy which was great!!! This film is of the combination of many different Bands and Regiments. One of the wonders of the famous Edinburgh Festival held at the Castle every year.
I was thinking about just that, you knew that so one was coming to get you! Just armed with a knife in the sock and a back pipe…. You should piss your pants!!! Outmatched
I was raised in Edinburgh and went to a school at the back of this castle and spent all my lunchtime on this very esplanade, running back to school when they fired the one o clock cannon! We went to the tattoo every year and to this day the sound of the military pipes goes for my heart. It makes me so emotional that I cry! By the way I am 72 years young. Lol !!!
The skirt is called a kilt it's a traditional Scottish clothing worn by different clans. Different colours of tartan are used to represent the different clans . Normally today only used on special occasions weddings. Or Robert Burns night or st andrews day ect
My Dad was Scottish and I live in England and proud to wear my family's Tartan any chance I get ,, special event or not. A few of my friends have a giggle when I wear my kilt etc but ive never , never had a bad word said about the wearing of a Kilt.
And then there's are the serial filters among us, who wear the kilt daily, or very nearly so. We're not a lot of people world wide, but the numbers are growing. It's a fabulous garment!
I'm from North Carolina and work in a production plant in my hometown. There used to be a young man, Daniel, who worked as a stocker in my department, kitchens, and every so often, Daniel would wear his kilt to work. I can't remember his surname, but he was obviously of Scottish heritage. Loved seeing him wearing his kilt.
One year at the Tattoo Mike Oldfield performed live with pipers on a particular track called Tattoo, look it up. When i hear it the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. I am Scottish and proud of it.
Good to see some Americans enjoying some of Scotlands traditions, by the way, the men were wearing kilts not skirts. 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
The atmosphere is fantastic, we love going to Edinburgh for the Military Tattoo, every August, The Military Tattoo is a Benevolent Fund for Injured and Disabled soldiers , the city is buzzing.❤ Edit.. The uniforms are their dress uniforms, you should check out the Royal Marines and the Swiss Drummers, Dec 23.
My family originated in Scotland, were Kilgore and were a Sept of Clans Dubghlas and McDubh. We have three tartans in our family. Bagpipes are a music to my heart and soul.
The massed bands are usually a mixture of military and civilian bands, from the UK and from abroad. The members of the military bands are trained soldiers with a military role in addition to their musical role. Traditionally a piper would lead the regiment into battle but this was forbidden in WW1 as they were sitting ducks for the enemy. Famously, this was ignored on D-Day when Piper Bill Millan (a commando) was ordered by his commanding officer Lord Lovat to play the men ashore. Bill then led them to relieve Pegasus Bridge. He later found out from the Germans that they thought that he was mad so didn't shoot him! Many pipers also took their pipes along with their weapons to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. If you look at the drums, the military ones usually have the battle honours of the regiment on their sides. The skirt-like garment is called the kilt and is made of many metres of wool cloth, finely pleated at the back. It is normally of tartan though Irish regiments wear a saffron kilt. The material over the shoulder is the plaid and the sporran in front serves in place of a pocket. The kilt is is standard Scots military wear and is generally worn for special occasions such as weddings and other celebrations - including national football and rugby matches! It can be worn with an everyday jacket as well as for evening wear with a formal jacket and black bow tie as well as with military mess jackets - even in the Royal Navy for Scots. King Charles normally wears the kilt in Scotland so have a look at photos and videos of him There has been a fortification on the Castle Rock since the Iron Age and Edinburgh Castle still has military based there even though it is open to the public. It houses the National War Memorial on the highest point of the Rock. The Honours of Scotland, the Scottish Crown Jewels, which are the oldest in the UK are also securely held there. During WW2 rhey were literally hidden within the castle walls and only a handful of people knew where they were, including King George VI and the Governor General of Canada (in case of invasion and defeat of the UK so that the secret would not be lost). One of my favourite moments from the Tattoo (and my favourite tune) is this one: ruclips.net/video/X0x8AAtkIYM/видео.htmlsi=L_aR2ah0RHl8ov86
Its Interesting that the consensus amongst most historians is that the bagpipes originate in Egypt, and were introduced to the British Isles when the Roman Empire invaded and conquered 'Britannia' as they called it. Some of the Roman legionaries were likely of Egyptian origin and brought their bagpipes with them. The Romans maintained a military occupation of Britain and it's people for nearly 400 years, so isn't surprising that some practices remained after they left. The Romans never conquered Caledonia (modern day Scotland) or Hibernia (modern day Ireland) so is curious how the bagpipes are associated with Scotland. The Scots tribal home was actually in Scotia, located in what today is Northern Ireland, and they migrated over to Caledonia. Upon displacing/outnumbering the Picts (the origonal native people of Caledonia), the Scots renamed Caledonia after themselves 'Scotland'. Maybe the bagpipes somehow became popular in Hibernia (known as 'Ireland' today) and then later came over to Caledonia with the Scots migration?
The wee creature in the front of the Kilt is a Sporran ( wallet/purse ) , not so easy to see is the Dirk which is a knife that is tucked into the sock on the right leg , there are also Flashes which are at the top of the socks where the sock rolls over to make a fold of about 3 to 4 inches 🤗❤️🏴
@@rowlandbrant674 To be fair, how many can spell Sgian Dubh, or comprehend a true Scots kilt is a Feileadh Mor, not the Irish skirt ntroduced by the Unionists, after the Jacobite uprising.
The wee creature at the front is actually the female haggis Latin name hagie the female haggis is the largest of the breed and haggis hunting seasons is may to august in the Scottish highlands only 😊😊😊
The pipers always scared the living bejesus out of anyone on the battlefield, the sound of a pipe band always brings a tear to my eye, as an ex soldier, marching behind a pipe band is soo easy to do, and your chest gains a couple of inches! Happy days, long may it continue!
A military tattoo is a performance of music or display of armed forces in general. The term comes from the early 17th-century Dutch phrase doe den tap toe (Dutch for "turn off the tap"), a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving beer and for soldiers to return to their barracks and is unrelated to the ink tattoo that was borrowed from Tahitian. The tattoo was originally a form of military music but the practice has evolved into more elaborate shows involving theatrics and musical performances. It is also used to designate military exhibitions such as the Royal International Air Tattoo.
I was always impressed with the pipe and drum bands! The military precision is awesome! I particularly enjoy the tenner drummers spinning and twirling their drumsticks as they strike the drumhead! MOST IMPRESSIVE! Just for the record I'm Andy, Annmarie's husband and I'm responsible for the content of this post not her.
I went to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2009. They have repeated showings at the Castle for the whole month of August. The Military Tattoo runs at the same time each year at the Festival Fringe (also for full month of August each year). The Festival Fringe has big name comedians and new up-and-coming stars on the comedy circuit performing in different venues throughout the city. There are also different street performers as well.
These are the Queens (Kings) regiments, this spectacular sight happens in Edinburgh every year. It takes place at 13:33 Edinburgh castle on the esplanade (that's just in front of the castles main entrance). The audience travel from all over the world, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand just to mention a few countries. They also
There is a theory in which all folk culture is rhythmically connected across the world and I like to think that is what connects us across continents, regardless of instrumentation. You often find that the 'music of the people' is upbeat and rhythmic and about expression of a people as a whole.
The event is the 'Edinburgh Tattoo' held in Edinburgh every year. Military (and non-military) members of the massed Pipes and Drums. The military members are all from the Scottish Regiments (as was, there is now only a couple) of the British Army. They have a renowned reputation; In World War One, the Piper would be the first over the top of the trenches armed only with his pipes and would play whilst the 'Devils in Skirts' as the Germans called them, would advance.
I'm English and absolute adore the sound of bagpipes.... As a British Army veteran I have nothing but the utmost respect for my Scottish brothers and comrades.
At least you arent "American "
Im a Scot and so is my Mrs, she fuckin hates them, i told her you be fucked up, it didnt go down to well.
As retired Royal Navy and Scottish my respect for my English brothers is reciprocated.
Thank you both for your service ❤ XX
How can you be an ex veteran ?
I was one of the pipers at this tattoo and the formation was a diamond shape to celebrate the Queen's diamond jubilee in 2012
RIP your majesty, my queen.
Got to celebrate the oppression
Respect to ye pal..🏴🏴
Slainte'
Rest in peace to the queen. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧
A Welshman here-the sound of the pipes gives me chills just superb, A salute to my Celtic brothers and sisters
Being an ex soldier and Scottish hearing the pipes has always given me goosebumps hearing them stirs up a lot of pride an I'm sure l speak for a lot of Scottish military once you hear the bagpipes you could fight anyone
The massed pipes and drums stir up emotion of so much pride. The vibration goes right through to your soul. A proud Scots lass here. Great reaction and hope you get to do more on these
If you stand close to a marching pipe band in real life, you can feel the sound reverberating all the way through your bones. it's an awesome feeling.
I can really see how the sound of an army bagpiper was meant to intimidate the enemy as well. My dad played the bagpipe for a good amount of years (not at this level), and had to practice to not loose the strength required to produce sound with it. So he took it with him on holidays to Germany, and found a quiet countryroad to practice on. You could hear him from kilometers away.
Went to the tattoo when I was 11 or 12 years old. The sound of all those players together gave me chills.
I'm English and I love the bagpipes. Nothing like it in the world
I'm a Scottish grandma, and I still get goosebumps when I hear the bagpipes 😊.
And I'm a Welsh grandad and same here x.
Born in Scotland.. Norwegian mother.. this to me is warrior music ❤
I can place a scottish accent a mile away ...................
^^^ Americans ....not so much
Always.I'm lucky enough to hear our lads practicing weekly. I make sure to be outside.Can hear all around. Love it
I'm a Southern American woman who has a lot of British and Irish in my DNA and hearing the bagpipes gives me goosebumps, too. Love from North Carolina! ❤️
English man here, love Massed Pipes and Drums, very impressive, true war hero's.
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@@Bellastrega1960What’s the issue ?
As a Scotsman I can tell you that the sound of the bagpipes stirs something deep in our veins whenever we hear their skirl. Many a brave Piper has led Scotsmen into battle and latterly our British soldiers.
There is a great account by a German soldier recalling the piper playing on the beaches during the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944, he said that no one shot at the Piper as they mistook his bravery for madness.🇬🇧✌
I believe the special forces working with the Italian Communists against the Germans in WWII quickly arranged for one of their number to play his pipes; to fool the Gernans into believing the action being undertaken was British; so protecting the Italian civilians from retribution.
My grandfather was a piper in the Black Watch and was requested by the Queen Mother whenever she was in Scotland to play for her personally.
He also fought in WWII, being evacuated on the last rescue ship to leave Dunkirk beach that miraculous day.
Wow ❤😊
We are grateful for his service 🙏 May God bless him always 🙏
Your grandfather probably knew my father who was a Black Watch drummer and was also rescued from Dunkirk. Bless them all❤️
Did she say “are they skirts?” KILT….which is what happened to the last person who called it a skirt 😂
Legend says the first Englishman that called it a skirt got kilt and he name stuck.
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very well mannered people though.
@@RighAlbanthe kilt isn't actually Scottish look it up they borrowed the idea
@@garymoore8972borrowed the idea 😂😂 think the highlander’s had the kilt before the Irish if memory serves.
Greetings from Scotland. Have grown up listening to the pipes and so proud to be Scottish. Give yourself a treat and listen to the Massed Bands playing Highland Cathedral. It stirs the emotions every time.
My home city - Edinburgh :D - Born and bred and seen this Tattoo many times - Glad to see you enjoy
Not many sounds like the bagpipes for pure emotion. Loved your reaction everyone. Thankd for that.
Gordon Highland Regiment was based a mile away. Every Sunday morning, the pipers & drummers would march down the street. As a young girl ( aged 7) I used to sneak out to watch them go by (I was the only one there). As they went by, they would play a 'Gordon for Me'. Everytime I hear that tune, I'm 7 again.
Granddad was Gordon Highlander
@@ray-w9r7b so was mine WW2 & a Cameron from 1917 until the 1930
My neighbour's were C😮outts's. They lived at 70 Oxgangs Terrace in Colinton Mains (which nestles between Redford and Dreghorn Barracks). I think it was about 1982 Mr Coutts sadly passed after a long illness with TB.
I used to regularly watch the Tattoo practice sessions on the parade grounds of both parade grounds.
I can't recall the Gordon's ever being there but as many regiments spent some time there they might have. I was there 74-84 and could tell you many stories related to the squaddies based there from the civvy perspective. Some were a lot less nice than pipers in sasquatch boots. Like the paras that did bloody sunday. It wasn't the only murdering they did.
Still what kind of Scotsman would I be not to be moved by that sound and the insane discipline that creates it. Anybody who has not been up close to it should take the opportunity if a pipe band is playing.
Dreghorn barracks- I’d totally forgotten about my times there (Royal Signals) 32reg.
@@CandideSchmylesCeltic fan? lol
Always brings a tear to my eye of pure pride ❤🏴
I went to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo back in 1985. An absolutely stunning and fantastic experience that you have to see in person.
You would have seen me then, I played the pipes that year...... Great story about my small daughter she was only 5 or 6 when she saw the tattoo with my mum. She sent me a postcard and unbeknown to her, I was on the postcard before she was born. I now have it laminated
Scotsman here, the diamond shape they formed was the shape of tge badge representing the RSBPA.....The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association.
Music to stir a Scotsman's heart and soul. Ti's like a call from home hearing the pipes play when you're away from Scotland.
it was also the queens diamond jubilee
The Scots have always been fighters and the backbone of the British Army and long may it continue 💙😎🇬🇧👍
Scots woman here and whenever I hear the bag pipes I always have a lump in my throat I dont know why .I just love the sound and im proud to be scottish ❤🏴🏴
From Scotland thank you fr this loved listening to the bagpipes as a child ❤🏴🏴
Imagine in WW1 and WW2 that marching towards you....that sound, backed up with the warriors behind... for most enemies it was terrifying
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My dad was old enough to do National Service after the end of WW2. Before being deployed in Palestine he was trained in Ireland - where they also have Pipe and Drum bands. Can you imagine marching along to this music behind a band like this. He never forgot - of cause. Later, he would play this music on LP's on our record player at home. Drove us three sons mad, but we understood his passion.
Hello again! It's Andrew Erroch fae Paisley in Scotland here. Watching you react to this makes us even more proud to be Scottish, if that is even possible. I have now subscribed to your channel to see more from you and learn more about you. Æx 🙏
I love the pipes ❤
And not a sheet of music in sight, all the tunes are remembered in mind
And to get all those pipes playing as one , whilst marching in time ...amazing 😮😊🎉
If ever you get the opportunity it is a must attend event having been there it is incredible and very emotional. Thank you for your excellent reaction please keep enjoying yourselves and making these amazing reactions.
This is my city. Thank you for this and sharing my culture❤
English man here, i have Scottish friends live in Edinburgh love the massed pipe and drums
I loved the Edinburgh tattoo , my favourite part watching the lone piper perched on top of the castle , I'm a proud Glasgow women and also love Stirling castle , scenery outstanding xx😊
The occasion is the Edinburgh Military Tattoo which happens every year.
The British used to have a lot of these but few still survive as regular events.
I have seen some of these and 2012 is my favourite year. Good to see you enjoy it.
Comming on at the end is the next event, the Scottish Dancers.
Scottish dancing includes a lot of skipping and jumping, and even dancing over the top of crossed swords placed on the ground.
I love the jocks, some of the friendliest people you could meet, real characters
Our late queen loved Scotland
Great reaction💕
I live about 5mins away from the castle and hear the Military Tattoo every year from my house! It’s amazing🥰
Yous should definitely react to ‘Bagpipes Bands performing
"Amazing Grace" LIVE’ on Maximoon page’ you’d will love it!
Much love from Scotland💙🏴
Add on massed bands playing Highland Cathedral. 😢
Ive just got my son home from the Scot's Guards 4 Christmas. Poor baby is passed out in the next room with the flu. But mummy will fix him back 2 health ☺❤🎉
There's nae sound like the Pipes Merry Christmas everyone an al the best for New Year 🥃🏴
Hey guys just thought I’d let you know that this event is Edinburgh royal military tatooo which is held every year at Edinburgh castle in Scotland to celebrate our military traditions. We invite all the armed forces from around the world to come and perform there marching music and marching drills as part of the show. It’s a great time. I’m Scottish and 38 and I went to the 1992 ,94 2000, and 2012 military tattoos and they were all fantastic and just as exciting as an adult as when I went to see it as a child.
Hearing the bagpipes getting closer and closer in battle must have instilled fear like hearing the carnyx for the Celts enemies.
Darlings, particularly the beautiful lady in yellow, you really must watch " Riverdance ", as it will blow you away.
It was originally just for the musical break in a Eurovision Song Contest, back in the day, but such was its success that it became a huge theatrical show, and toured the world with massive success.
I wish you rainbows, of course.
loved the reactions to the music and the spectacle, and the respect shown.
I used to work at the bottom of the Royal mile, believe me some mornings when I would arrive at the gate at the rear and would automatically open the gates into the car park and I would sometimes pinch myself because of where I was .Amazing place and my favourite city in the UK.
My father was Scottish and I miss him so much hearing the bagpipes feels me with tears and joy at the same time and I am proud of him and Scotland 🏴 🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏
Love you so much
Many of The Bagpipers and Drummers are Military Personals (Men and Women on Parade here) were in active service in Afghanistan, Iraq and many other parts of The World conflicts and Peace Keeping 🏴
Peace keeping 😂😂😂
So pleased you enjoyed this ❤
The Pipes are designed to be played in the open....they can be heard for miles in the night air. When the Scottish regiments went into battle the Regimental Piper would march at their front. Scared the daylights out of the waiting enemy which was great!!! This film is of the combination of many different Bands and Regiments. One of the wonders of the famous Edinburgh Festival held at the Castle every year.
I was thinking about just that, you knew that so one was coming to get you! Just armed with a knife in the sock and a back pipe…. You should piss your pants!!!
Outmatched
At the end of the evening there is a lone piper playing from the battlements, my cousin was one of the piper chosen one year.
Pipes and Drums, the best sound in the world ❤❤❤❤
I was raised in Edinburgh and went to a school at the back of this castle and spent all my lunchtime on this very esplanade, running back to school when they fired the one o clock cannon! We went to the tattoo every year and to this day the sound of the military pipes goes for my heart. It makes me so emotional that I cry! By the way I am 72 years young. Lol !!!
Displays from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo were always on the tele on New Years Eve in the 70's and early 80's. I was not forced to watch them.
It's fabulous, held in Edinburgh so it's very cold, in the open air so all you can hear is the pipes and drums, it's magical
Cannae be beaten pipes and drums are wonderful
I am scottish and i love the bagpipes. Some people dont like them but i think are very good especially if a lone piper or in mass playing.
The skirt is called a kilt it's a traditional Scottish clothing worn by different clans. Different colours of tartan are used to represent the different clans . Normally today only used on special occasions weddings. Or Robert Burns night or st andrews day ect
I'm a 62 yr old Scotsman who has his birthday on Rabbie Burns day, 25 th January along with my twin sister, blessings from Glasgow X
My Dad was Scottish and I live in England and proud to wear my family's Tartan any chance I get ,, special event or not.
A few of my friends have a giggle when I wear my kilt etc but ive never , never had a bad word said about the wearing of a Kilt.
And then there's are the serial filters among us, who wear the kilt daily, or very nearly so. We're not a lot of people world wide, but the numbers are growing. It's a fabulous garment!
@@la_old_salt2241 I cant agree more , they are so very comfortable to wear
I'm from North Carolina and work in a production plant in my hometown. There used to be a young man, Daniel, who worked as a stocker in my department, kitchens, and every so often, Daniel would wear his kilt to work. I can't remember his surname, but he was obviously of Scottish heritage. Loved seeing him wearing his kilt.
I'm about to cry, as I always do with pipes and drums.
One year at the Tattoo Mike Oldfield performed live with pipers on a particular track called Tattoo, look it up. When i hear it the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. I am Scottish and proud of it.
Bless the respectful reaction and the (Skirts are Kilts) how lovely....
The poor girl in the back of the vid is falling asleep bless her ❤
As a former member of the rose and thistle pipes and drums marching band the sound of bagpipes take me back
Good to see some Americans enjoying some of Scotlands traditions, by the way, the men were wearing kilts not skirts. 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
if you call them skirts,you could get kilt😂😂😂🏴
Makes my hair stand on end,
Nothing beats the uniforms, the marching, and the bagpipes.
The atmosphere is fantastic, we love going to Edinburgh for the Military Tattoo, every August, The Military Tattoo is a Benevolent Fund for Injured and Disabled soldiers , the city is buzzing.❤
Edit.. The uniforms are their dress uniforms, you should check out the Royal Marines and the Swiss Drummers, Dec 23.
Scottish woman here its a kilt not a skirt 😂❤
In a war situation you need an Aussie and a New Zealander and a SCOT beside you.
No way look at the sweat under the girls arm when she salutes 😮
I was at that one. Was amazing 🏴❤️🏴
Love love bagpipes , Brits are brought up with this.
My family originated in Scotland, were Kilgore and were a Sept of Clans Dubghlas and McDubh. We have three tartans in our family. Bagpipes are a music to my heart and soul.
The bass drummer wearing the white busby with the red is the drummer from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards ... fantastic Pipe and drums band
The massed bands are usually a mixture of military and civilian bands, from the UK and from abroad. The members of the military bands are trained soldiers with a military role in addition to their musical role. Traditionally a piper would lead the regiment into battle but this was forbidden in WW1 as they were sitting ducks for the enemy. Famously, this was ignored on D-Day when Piper Bill Millan (a commando) was ordered by his commanding officer Lord Lovat to play the men ashore. Bill then led them to relieve Pegasus Bridge. He later found out from the Germans that they thought that he was mad so didn't shoot him! Many pipers also took their pipes along with their weapons to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. If you look at the drums, the military ones usually have the battle honours of the regiment on their sides. The skirt-like garment is called the kilt and is made of many metres of wool cloth, finely pleated at the back. It is normally of tartan though Irish regiments wear a saffron kilt. The material over the shoulder is the plaid and the sporran in front serves in place of a pocket. The kilt is is standard Scots military wear and is generally worn for special occasions such as weddings and other celebrations - including national football and rugby matches! It can be worn with an everyday jacket as well as for evening wear with a formal jacket and black bow tie as well as with military mess jackets - even in the Royal Navy for Scots. King Charles normally wears the kilt in Scotland so have a look at photos and videos of him
There has been a fortification on the Castle Rock since the Iron Age and Edinburgh Castle still has military based there even though it is open to the public. It houses the National War Memorial on the highest point of the Rock. The Honours of Scotland, the Scottish Crown Jewels, which are the oldest in the UK are also securely held there. During WW2 rhey were literally hidden within the castle walls and only a handful of people knew where they were, including King George VI and the Governor General of Canada (in case of invasion and defeat of the UK so that the secret would not be lost).
One of my favourite moments from the Tattoo (and my favourite tune) is this one:
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Its Interesting that the consensus amongst most historians is that the bagpipes originate in Egypt, and were introduced to the British Isles when the Roman Empire invaded and conquered 'Britannia' as they called it. Some of the Roman legionaries were likely of Egyptian origin and brought their bagpipes with them. The Romans maintained a military occupation of Britain and it's people for nearly 400 years, so isn't surprising that some practices remained after they left.
The Romans never conquered Caledonia (modern day Scotland) or Hibernia (modern day Ireland) so is curious how the bagpipes are associated with Scotland.
The Scots tribal home was actually in Scotia, located in what today is Northern Ireland, and they migrated over to Caledonia. Upon displacing/outnumbering the Picts (the origonal native people of Caledonia), the Scots renamed Caledonia after themselves 'Scotland'.
Maybe the bagpipes somehow became popular in Hibernia (known as 'Ireland' today) and then later came over to Caledonia with the Scots migration?
The wee creature in the front of the Kilt is a Sporran ( wallet/purse ) , not so easy to see is the Dirk which is a knife that is tucked into the sock on the right leg , there are also Flashes which are at the top of the socks where the sock rolls over to make a fold of about 3 to 4 inches 🤗❤️🏴
It's not a dirk it's a sgian dubh that is worn in the top of the hose. A dirk is a bigger knife worn on the belt!
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To be fair, how many can spell Sgian Dubh, or comprehend a true Scots kilt is a Feileadh Mor, not the Irish skirt ntroduced by the Unionists, after the Jacobite uprising.
The wee creature at the front is actually the female haggis Latin name hagie the female haggis is the largest of the breed and haggis hunting seasons is may to august in the Scottish highlands only 😊😊😊
@@rowlandbrant674Thank you kind sir my brain said sgian dubh,not dirk. Slàinte❤🏴
@peterkelly5672😂 Oh that made my day. Sgoinneil.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You should check out how the Scottish celebrate new year's eve 😊
The pipers always scared the living bejesus out of anyone on the battlefield, the sound of a pipe band always brings a tear to my eye, as an ex soldier, marching behind a pipe band is soo easy to do, and your chest gains a couple of inches! Happy days, long may it continue!
A military tattoo is a performance of music or display of armed forces in general. The term comes from the early 17th-century Dutch phrase doe den tap toe (Dutch for "turn off the tap"), a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving beer and for soldiers to return to their barracks and is unrelated to the ink tattoo that was borrowed from Tahitian.
The tattoo was originally a form of military music but the practice has evolved into more elaborate shows involving theatrics and musical performances. It is also used to designate military exhibitions such as the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Check out “The World Pipe Band Championship”
Bands from all over the World compete
I was always impressed with the pipe and drum bands! The military precision is awesome! I particularly enjoy the tenner
drummers spinning and twirling their drumsticks as they strike the drumhead! MOST IMPRESSIVE! Just for the record I'm Andy, Annmarie's husband and I'm responsible for the content of this post not her.
I’m Australian and I have loved the bagpipes since I was a child.
My mother said she just loved marching with the Pipes.. ❤
My Great Grandfather was pipe Major for Black Watch . has a cd and played for the Queen on numerous occasions. Bonnie highlanders !
I used to think led Zeppelin were the best band ever I've just changed my mind😂
I love bagpipes. great video.
Glad you enjoy the pipes 🏴
I went to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2009. They have repeated showings at the Castle for the whole month of August. The Military Tattoo runs at the same time each year at the Festival Fringe (also for full month of August each year). The Festival Fringe has big name comedians and new up-and-coming stars on the comedy circuit performing in different venues throughout the city. There are also different street performers as well.
These are the Queens (Kings) regiments, this spectacular sight happens in Edinburgh every year. It takes place at 13:33 Edinburgh castle on the esplanade (that's just in front of the castles main entrance). The audience travel from all over the world, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand just to mention a few countries. They also
send some of their own regiments to take part 0:00
Awesome virtuosity some of the best bands currently playing in one place
There is a theory in which all folk culture is rhythmically connected across the world and I like to think that is what connects us across continents, regardless of instrumentation. You often find that the 'music of the people' is upbeat and rhythmic and about expression of a people as a whole.
The event is the 'Edinburgh Tattoo' held in Edinburgh every year. Military (and non-military) members of the massed Pipes and Drums. The military members are all from the Scottish Regiments (as was, there is now only a couple) of the British Army. They have a renowned reputation; In World War One, the Piper would be the first over the top of the trenches armed only with his pipes and would play whilst the 'Devils in Skirts' as the Germans called them, would advance.
This is the. Most epic military Parade music
I love the Pipes and Drums!! The British do this majestically 😅
The soldiers went into battle driven on by the skirl of the pipes swelling up in your heart , you feel bulletproof
As a Scot and a mum of girls in a Pipe Band theyre is no better sound❤
These are all active soldiers . It's amazing how accomplished they are
Hello from scotland,best instrument in the world are the bagpipes but very very hard to play
I'm scottish lov the pipes.
Precision at it's finest.
hi im lee from the uk thank you so much for loving our mass pipe and drums you are all beautiful people god bless you all
The capacity for those shows is 8,800 seats. Did you notice it isn’t all men ? A few servicewomen were in the bands 🤗❤️🏴