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The Great Festival Begins

Date released

25 Aug 1966

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

66/68

NoS ID

112191

Story no

2 / 4

Extras

1 film clip

Despite torrential rain, thousands of tourists were present at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and many of the events which marked the start of the Edinburgh Festival.

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Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Date released

May 1963

Series name

Parade

Issue no

2

NoS ID

327172

Story no

5 / 5

COI synopsis: The colourful Military Tattoo performed on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.

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Edinburgh Tattoo

Date released

Apr 1963

Series name

Roundabout

Issue no

12

NoS ID

327559

Story no

6 / 6

NoS synopsis: Shows soldiers of the Commonwealth taking part in the military tattoo held annually on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Features the first appearance of the pipes, drums and bandsmen of the...

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Tattoo of Pipes and Drums

Date released

1 Sep 1947

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

47/70

NoS ID

101944

Story no

1 / 7

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

5,000 people see a performance by Highland Pipes and Drums on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

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Duke Attends Festival Opening

Date released

21 Aug 1952

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

2241

NoS ID

043879

Story no

4 / 4

Procession of civil dignitaries and diplomats to St Giles Cathedral inaugurates Festival. Duke of Edinburgh responds to speech of welcome on Castle esplanade. Military tattoo rounds off opening day’s...

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21st Festival

Date released

24 Aug 1967

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1994A

NoS ID

027019

Story no

4 / 4

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: 21st Festival. DESCRIPTION: The Festival City of Edinburgh, celebrates its 21st Festival of the Arts. But the Edinburgh Tattoo is the item that steals the spotlight. SHOTLIST: GV...

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Edinburgh Festival

Date released

22 Aug 1968

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

2046A

NoS ID

027511

Story no

1 / 6

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Edinburgh Festival. DESCRIPTION: Edinburgh once again becomes the cultural centre of the world for it’s 3-week International Festival. The Military Tattoo, again steals the spotlight....

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Edinburgh Tattoo - Singapore Regiment

Date released

Feb 1973

Series name

Roundabout

Issue no

129

NoS ID

328136

Story no

4 / 4

COI synopsis: Traditional dances performed at the Royal Tattoo, Edinburgh, by the Singapore armed forces.

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News in Colour: Military Tattoo

Date released

5 Sep 1974

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

2361A

NoS ID

030465

Story no

4 / 4

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Edinburgh Military Tattoo Colour. DESCRIPTION: Scots and Canadian Mass Bands, Sri Lanka dancers and RAF athletes at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. SHOTLIST: TV zoom out first band Scots...

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Edinburgh - Festival City

Date released

22 Aug 1963

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1785A

NoS ID

025216

Story no

1 / 4

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Festival City. DESCRIPTION: Well established on an International scale, this annual assembly in Edinburgh, for the Festival of the Arts has indeed set itself high standards. Sheila...

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