Tattoo Announces Live Webcast Of 55th Showpiece Military Event

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo in collaboration with Scottish-based outdoor equipment supplier, Outdoor Explorer, and webcam solutions provider, CamVista, will webcast the entire 24-performance run of this month's (6-28 August) Military spectacular on the Internet.

From 9.00pm tonight (Friday, August 6th), live images of this year's Tattoo - featuring musicians from Africa, North America, Asia, Australia and Europe - will be broadcast over the world-wide web and may be accessed through the Tattoo's web site at www.edintattoo.co.uk

The webcam, which is strategically positioned atop the box complex on the east stand of the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, is set to transmit frequently updated images every few seconds. This will provide spectacular views of both Edinburgh Castle and the Tattoo performances each evening .

Tattoo Chief Executive & Producer, Brigadier Melville Jameson, said "We are delighted to have this opportunity to invite Internet viewers from around the world to join us online for the 55th Edinburgh Tattoo."

This live broadcast will provide observers with a unique keyhole to one of the leading components of Edinburgh's summer festivals, while bringing a traditionally sold-out event to interested viewers and enthusiasts worldwide.

Visit www.edintattoo.co.uk to watch the Tattoo spectacle unfold from this evening, Friday August 6th until Saturday, August 28th 2004.

Webcam sponsor and leading web technology company, Outdoor Explorer, are delighted to support this month's Tattoo Internet project.

Said Rob Wallace, MD of Outdoor Explorer: "The Tattoo is a fantastic showcase for helping people discover what's great about Scotland. As a Scottish based online retailer we have a strong affinity for this approach of using new technology to promote Scotland and its traditions to a global audience.

Creators of this year's Internet broadcast for the Tattoo are CamVista, providers of professional webcam solutions for business.

Marketing Director, Alex Kilgour said: "We are expecting a massive world-wide audience for this exciting broadcast initiative which will further promote Scotland as a leading tourist destination."