The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-class event, rooted in Scottish tradition, offering audiences an experience like no other. Our vision is to be the world’s greatest immersive event(s) and every day we strive to produce atmospheric spectaculars that enrich lives through creativity, connection, and contribution.
Support Us
Support the Tattoo and our charitable giving to military and arts charities across the UK
Held on the iconic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, the Tattoo features music, precision performances and dance from military and cultural acts from around the globe.
Beyond the event. We are a not-for-profit organisation, and every year we donate substantial sums to charities.
People are often surprised to hear that The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a charity. Since 1950, we’ve been supporting military and arts charities across the UK and internationally.
At the heart of our support lies a deep commitment to championing Scottish traditional arts and providing aspiring artists with opportunities to develop their skills, showcase their talents, and forge meaningful careers in the arts. Alongside the arts, we extend our support to prominent military charities.
Charities we support
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's charitable purposes are at the heart of everything we do. We're extremely proud to support a number of military charities. We are a not-for-profit organisation, and every year we donate substantial sums to charities.
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
This principal charity of the Royal Navy exists to support sailors, marines, and their families for life by raising and delivering vital resources in partnership with others.
The Army Benevolent Fund
As the Army’s national charity, the ABF supports soldiers past and present, and their families, for life by providing grants and funding specialist organisations that support the wider Army family.
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
The longest-standing Royal Air Force charity, supporting serving and former RAF personnel and their families through financial, wellbeing, and respite support.
Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust
The Trust supports and sustains piping and drumming in Scotland’s state schools, focusing on remote and disadvantaged areas to help safeguard Scotland’s musical heritage.
Tattoo Traditional Arts Programme
Supports Scotland’s traditional art forms through workshops, masterclasses, and performances that develop and showcase talent, with a focus on widening access across Scotland and internationally.
Army Piping and Drumming Committee
Preserves and advances the highest standards of Army piping and drumming through training, guidance, and stewardship of tradition.
Scottish National War Memorial
Honours the memory of Scots who died in conflict, serving as a national place of remembrance within Edinburgh Castle.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Commemorates 1.7 million Commonwealth service personnel by maintaining their graves and memorials across the world.
EIF
Celebrates Scotland’s cultural heritage by presenting outstanding traditional music, song, and dance on an international stage.
Army in Scotland Trust
Strengthens the welfare, heritage, and community connections and comradery of the British Army across Scotland through targeted project funding.
51 Brigade Welfare Fund
Enhances the wellbeing and morale of soldiers, veterans, and families within 51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland.
Edinburgh Garrison Welfare Fund
Supports the welfare and community life of serving personnel, veterans, and families within the Edinburgh Garrison.
How You Can Support
By purchasing a ticket, buying Tattoo merchandise or booking a hospitality experience you’re helping to donate to military and arts charities across the UK. Thank you for your support.
Leave a Legacy
You can choose to leave the Tattoo a gift in your will. There are three different types of gift:
- A portion of your estate (known as a residuary gift)
- A fixed sum of money (known as a pecuniary gift)
- A specific gift (such as property or jewellery)
To leave a gift in your will to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, you will need our charity number and address which is:
SC018377 REMT(Charities) Ltd, 1-3 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1QB
It is best to have a solicitor write your will for you, to ensure you have all the right signatures and requirements in place.
Donate Now
You can make a cash donation to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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