Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle.

You just can’t believe the absolute awesome presence of Edinburgh Castle up on Castle Rock. The stands have been erected around the Castle Esplanade which has been a stage for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo since 1950. Check out http://www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk/ for more on the castle.

The walk up the Royal Mile with the bass drum was a bit of an uphill battle, in uniform on slippery cobbles. Nevertheless, I made it to the top where we would step off through the castle gates, over the drawbridge and on to the esplanade. Do the set, make the formation, march off and repeat. Changing small things in between the performances to make it look good for the crowd. After a couple run throughs, it’s back on the bus and back to the res.

Upon arrival back at Darroch Court, a couple beers, a shower and into bed. Some of the lads headed into town to paint it green. So to say as the Irish do. I will save myself for tomorrow night. A rest for the back is needed anyways.