DTW Cruiser Posted July 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I wonder if anyone attended the Tatoo in recent years? From reading some old posts, it sounds like the seats are small with very short leg room and a good amount of walking just to get up to that area. I also read somewhere that the stands were being renovated this year so wonder if that is no longer the situation. If anyone has information on this, I would really appreciate hearing about it. While I've read that this is a "not to be missed" experience, I'm a bit concerned about sitting in uncomfortable, cramped seating with my back issues and also wonder just how much walking will be involved. We are on the Princess excursion. Thanks for your help! :) Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozscotart Posted July 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I wonder if anyone attended the Tatoo in recent years? From reading some old posts, it sounds like the seats are small with very short leg room and a good amount of walking just to get up to that area. I also read somewhere that the stands were being renovated this year so wonder if that is no longer the situation. If anyone has information on this, I would really appreciate hearing about it. While I've read that this is a "not to be missed" experience, I'm a bit concerned about sitting in uncomfortable, cramped seating with my back issues and also wonder just how much walking will be involved. We are on the Princess excursion. Thanks for your help! :) Elaine I haven't been in recent years, but have been many times. According to their website they now have premier seating with wider seats in one stand. This would be the east stand, where the salute is taken, and has the best view. But in fact, at the tattoo, all seats have good views. The stands are very sharply tiered, and the steps getting up the tiers are quite steep. Getting in and out of the tattoo is slow : the castle is at the top of a steep hill, the buses will drop you (if you are taking a coach tour) as close as possible, but it will still be a 5 minute uphill walk to the entrance. There will be a large, polite slow moving crowd, with the army doing spot checks of people's bags for security. You can hire cushions, they aren't very good, I would take my own. From the tattoo website, it is clear that if you have mobility issues you can contact the office and they can make special arrangements. Premier seating link : http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/corporate-hospitality/premier-seating Facilities for disabled link : http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/tickets/facilities-the-disabled I will see if I can persuade my husband to go up and take a look at the stands and report back. Cheers, Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw777 Posted July 23, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hello, We have been for the past 5 years. You are correct in saying that the seating had very limited space. However, last year they started to use the new seating / stands and so much better for comfort and space. We are going back on 18th Aug of this year. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted July 23, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I haven't been in recent years, but have been many times. According to their website they now have premier seating with wider seats in one stand. This would be the east stand, where the salute is taken, and has the best view. But in fact, at the tattoo, all seats have good views. The stands are very sharply tiered, and the steps getting up the tiers are quite steep. Getting in and out of the tattoo is slow : the castle is at the top of a steep hill, the buses will drop you (if you are taking a coach tour) as close as possible, but it will still be a 5 minute uphill walk to the entrance. There will be a large, polite slow moving crowd, with the army doing spot checks of people's bags for security. You can hire cushions, they aren't very good, I would take my own. From the tattoo website, it is clear that if you have mobility issues you can contact the office and they can make special arrangements. Premier seating link : http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/corporate-hospitality/premier-seating Facilities for disabled link : http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/tickets/facilities-the-disabled I will see if I can persuade my husband to go up and take a look at the stands and report back. Cheers, Roberta Is the tattoo only given once a year? We will be in Scotland in May 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petcoke Posted July 23, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Is the tattoo only given once a year? We will be in Scotland in May 2013. only on in august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMR Posted July 23, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Can anyone recommend a tour company that will pick you up at the port, Glasgow (Greenock), take you on a day tour, then take you to the Military Tattoo, then return you back to the port? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted July 23, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We were at the tattoo last year and the seats are much more comfortable now. Most people also hire cushions at only £1 which can also make a real difference I was in Edinburgh City Centre yesterday and just thought you might like to see the photo of the seating now in place ready for the tattoo to start in a few weeks. The castle is right in the centre as you can see. Sorry can't help with taxi companies in the Greenock area. It would be best do a search on this forum as I'm sure I read a thread recently about this. p.s. Just had a look at the photo and it hasn't come out very well, so the seating is the big 'lump' to the left of the castle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTW Cruiser Posted July 23, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thank you all so much for the wonderful information!! I appreciate such thorough descriptions and the photo as well! I will also take the good suggestion to contact them regarding mobility issues and to check on the better seating! I'm really hoping not to miss this special evening!! :) Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted July 23, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Can anyone recommend a tour company that will pick you up at the port, Glasgow (Greenock), take you on a day tour, then take you to the Military Tattoo, then return you back to the port? Thank you. There have been threads stating that the following tour companies have been used: www.greatscot-tours.com www.timberbrushtours.com www.fifeshutles.com www.rabbies.com Have you tried the roll call for your cruise? They usually group up for a private tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMR Posted July 24, 2012 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thank you for the names of the tour companies. I will send them an email to see if the tour and the Tattoo and return to the ship is doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted July 24, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thank you for the names of the tour companies. I will send them an email to see if the tour and the Tattoo and return to the ship is doable. Please report back--I am interested in doing this next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmcn Posted August 14, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I hope you either have your tix already or are planning for next year…tix sold out almost a year in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted August 14, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I dont know if this is still done, but the year we went to the tatoo from Greenock on the Golden Princess, a special coach was laid on by Princess for those with mobilioty issues and they were dropped off and picked up after the event right next to the castle entrance. Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grvdggr71 Posted August 15, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We attended the Tattoo last year. Never sat in the old seats, but the new seating is relatively comfortable - think newer baseball stadium seats. Take a jacket - it will probably be chilly due to wind and Edinburgh is known to rain from time to time. The Tattoo was a fantastic experience - as a matter of fact, I just got my DVD of the 2011 Festival in the mail yesterday and watched it immediately. You will have a blast! Tickets for the Tattoo generally go on sale in December, but check their website for details. If you are serious about going, I suggest you purchase them the first day they are available because they do sell out quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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