Emblem of Edinburgh Military Tattoo with medieval crest featuring flags, a helmet, a lion, and the calligraphy text 'The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo'.

The highlight of Stephen’s annual calendar

For the past six years, Stephen has had the immense privilege of photographing the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo — a spectacular celebration of music, tradition, and pageantry set against the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

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A military marching band dressed in red uniforms with black hats and tartan kilts performing on a field at night, with a historic fortress illuminated in blue lighting behind them.
A live performance at a castle-themed venue with six performers on stage, illuminated by colorful lighting and smoke effects, at night.
A large group of performers in colorful costumes dancing and playing instruments on stage, with pyrotechnics and stage lighting illuminating the scene at a stadium or large arena.
A group of people dressed in traditional attire walking towards a brightly lit, colorful building with domes and minarets, illuminated with neon lights at night.
A military honor guard in white uniforms standing in formation outside a historic stone building, holding flags and rifles at night.
A stage with a projection of a castle and ships, featuring seven performers in costumes in front.
A large group of performers dressed in blue and white costumes performing a synchronized dance on an outdoor stage in front of a historic castle illuminated with purple lighting. Audience members watch from the sides, and the sky is dark, indicating
Large group of dancers in colorful costumes performing on an outdoor stage at night, with a lit castle in the background and a large audience watching.
A group of dancers performing a traditional dance on a stage decorated with bright, colorful lights in front of a lit-up, castle-like structure at night.
Nighttime outdoor ballet performance with dancers in teal costumes in front of a lit castle.
A large outdoor military parade or ceremony at night in front of a historic castle with marching soldiers in uniform, some with drums and swords, and spectators watching from the sides.
Large outdoor event at a historic castle illuminated by colorful lights, with rows of performers in uniform on a stage and a large audience watching.
A marching band performing in front of a castle with blue lighting and laser beams at night, with an audience on either side.
Stage performance with dancers in front of a colorful backdrop depicting a cityscape and trees at night.
Outdoor cultural dance performance at night with performers in colorful costumes, illuminated stage, and castle-like structure in the background, surrounded by large audience
A large outdoor stage with ballet dancers performing in front of a historic castle at night.
A group of Scottish pipers and drummers performing in a staging area outside a historic castle at dusk.
A military parade taking place at night in front of a large, illuminated castle.
A marching band with drummers standing in formation on a stage, with a historic red stone fortress illuminated at night in the background, and dramatic lighting overhead.
Military band performing in front of Edinburgh Castle at night, illuminated in red.
A group of performers dressed in military-style uniforms and hats are performing on a stage in front of a large, illuminated red castle at night. Some musicians are playing instruments, and the area is lit with stage lights and spotlights.
A group of performers dancing on stage in colorful costumes with a brightly lit castle backdrop during a nighttime show.
Nighttime scene at a large outdoor event with a castle in the background and a stage with performers, surrounded by large crowds on both sides.
A performer dressed in a shiny costume holding a fire torch act in front of an audience in a dark, indoor arena.
Ice skating rink performance with dancers in costumes, castle backdrop, and colorful lighting.