EDINBURGH ROYAL TATTOO

This was a spectacle of unheralded proportions! HONEST. Performers from 4 continents including China. They had drum corps, pipes and bands, dancers, Air Force rifle honor guard and intricate formations and military drills with hundreds of people. It was more than amazing.

Edinburgh Castle is right at the top. These stadium seats that go up from A to Z were being put up when Jamie and Family was here in March. We were in the 3rd section row W in the middle, great seats. This is the 66th annual Tattoo. It was filled with great performances, fireworks and excitement.

OBAN

This is the harbor of Oban. It is a quaint, picturesque village of about 9,000 inhabitants.

This was called McCaig's TOWER. He died before it was finished. After his death, his children had him
declared incompetent so it was never finished. It would have been used for plays, performances, the arts. Now the inside is a garden. Because of the court ruling the children received the money that would have gone to complete the structure.

Oban is known for its beautiful white beaches.

FORT GEORGE

Ft. George is an 18th century fortress built in Inverness. It is considered one of the most outstanding fortresses of Europe. It was built in the wake of the battle of Culloden as a base for King George II's army.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

It housed a 1,600 strong infantry garrison and is still used by the military.

Ft. George never fired a shot in anger.

                                                                                                                                     This fired a 200 lb ball using 9lbs of black powder. It could travel 2,900 yards. It was fixed at a 45 degree angle.

They had 80 guns, 2,300 gunpowder barrels, ordinance and provision stores, a  brew house and a chapel. The guns covered every angle.







The enactment was something to behold.