...and I am very proud to say that my wife, Drum Major Colleen McMillin Wilson, was given the honor to lead the Tattoo Pipes & Drums this evening on the march down the Royal Mile. Major Brooks Carleton Wilson, United States Marine Corps (Retired). Oooraaaaaah!!!
You must be so proud, first thing I noticed as they came out that a woman was leading! Great to see. And many of my friends were there playing behind her!
Really? Are you sure? I TRIED to enjoy the pipes hut they were fighting to be heard over a band of Spaniards playing Tequila. Scotland is now a spanish colony? Wow times have changed.
Of course they do, who doesn’t get chills and a lump in their throat when you hear them coming and all that fabulous regalia and accoutrements. Just fabulous.
Working in construction I was lucky enough to hear the pipes in several postings. East London UK The Dagenham Girls Pipers. Three days after moving in an apartment in Slagelse, Denmark An International Pipe Competition held 300m from my window's I had to go investigate. Sarnia Ont Canada met the Drum Major of The Michigan Police Pipe Band while having a beer and got invited to go watch them march in Michigan. Can't get away from the wonderful sound of the pipes.
I was on a war graves tour in France a few years ago on remembrance day. We were laying wreaths, the morning was quiet misty, very faintly we could hear the pipes playing at one of the other cemeteries which was quite far away. The most eerie sound.
@syoung1908 hi there yea different tartan represents clans and names here in Scotland and different regiments also of our military before it was changed to the Royal regiment of Scotland which obviously is now one colour we had like the black watch or royal Highland or kings own Scottish Borders so before the change to now just the Royal regiment of Scotland there were many different tartans in our military but there are i think hundreds of tartans representing family names here in Scotland and clans i not sure how many but its a lot hope this helps you understand the reasons behind all the different colours 🏴
@syoung1908 there is lots of history attached to the wearing of the tartan it was banned by the English back in the days they tryed to take our identity but we knew that would never happen 😉 🏴
Have the pipes stolen the show? Yes, yes they have. As an American, I have been lucky to attend the Royal Military Tattoo twice (2022 & 2024) and I was wowed by the pageantry and beautiful music. But when the Massed Pipes & Drums play Scotland the Brave, I feel it in my soul.
I want “Piper to the End” by Mark Knopfler When I leave this world behind me To another, I will go And if there are no pipes in heaven I'll be going down below
Yes even the English feel that tingling spine moment when they hear it, the same when we hear the first words to Jerusalem, we are proud to be British, we stood together through two world wars!
I had The privilege of living in Edinburgh for 10 years, it’s the most beautiful city in the world and countryside around it. It’s fantastic and a beautiful little beach as you can visit it’s stunning
My heart stirs whenever i hear the pipes and drums...i can enjoy an orchestra, can even enjoy a Mexican mariachi band (for a short while), but the pipes, the pipes and drums...if ye dinna understand, ye aint Scots!
Once heard 100 pipes playing "Amazing Grace" @ a Scottish games event. It reverberated through the ground & literally made me cry it was SO beautiful !!
The entire kilted marching band stole the show, best for last. Very skilled! They were so crisp and clean in unison. Drummers were impressive! Nobody plays tenors over there? The clear pipes were heard long before they came into sight. Thank you! ❤
I love the sound of the bag pipes. I ALWAYS cry when i hear them. The drone goes straight to my heart and i feel soo proud to be Scottish. My late papa was nearly blind and profoundly deaf near the end of his life, because he worked in Fairfield Ship Yard ,Govan, man and boy. The tremendous noise made him deaf. But when he heard the sound if the pipes, I swear he puffed up with such pride. The pipes have held many good memories for me.🏴🏴💟
Of course the best part of the show are the pipes and drums anytime and with so many young talented pipers and drummers they could do a whole show with them and the wonderful young dancers thank you for posting
For me the pipes and drums always steal the show. It’s a beautiful thing to see all the different ethnic groups marching on those cobblestone streets that are hundreds of years old.😊
The entire entourage of the various groups marching and playing their instruments was very well done and fun to watch and listen to. However, as a Canadian and with my Scottish heritage, the pipes put a lump in my throat and they give me goose bumps, simply beautiful. 🙏🇨🇦
Goosebumps all over,ive bin once in scotland and i never forget the highlands and the big pipes, scotland stole my heart...thanks from the netherlands 🏴💖🇳🇱
I've always loved the sound of bagpipes, but I didn't realize until I watched this that the drums add that "oomph" that really sends it over the top. Amazing!
Sorry to hear that you went down. I hope the beating the public gave you wasn't too severe. Look at the bright side. When your pipes are stomped on, they never lose their tune!
Well one thing's for certain..... The Germans sure didn't like facing "THE LADIES FROM HELL" AND TARGETED THEIR PIPERS (BLACK WATCH) HAE AT YE THE GLORIOUS SEVEN!
Some made me smile and even laugh with joy but the beautiful pipes and drums took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for posting. 🎉
I had The privilege of living in Edinburgh for 10 years, it’s the most beautiful city in the world and the countryside around it. It’s fantastic and its beautiful little Beaches you can visit is stunning
I marched in an American Para-Military Pipe Band for 25 yrs with some of Scotland/Canada's best military bands in the world... Proudest & best moments in my life.
@damionkeeling3103 That is correct. We were a U.S. civilian bagpipe band that marched in authentic Canadian 'hand-me-down' uniforms. Because of this, we followed Canadian military protocols, in every way possible... Rank, marching, salutes, music, etc... We were known as the "First Highland Watch".
Absolutely every time. They are the best part and why we keep returning for more. The music the pipes and drums gives me chills. I don’t know the words but heart understands
The pipers always steal the show. My dad is Scottish and I have his side of the family that lives in Scotland. Always a joy to come up from England and visit them. I love whisky so much so you can imagine what I get up to when I’m up there 😂. That’s must be my dad’s side in me.
The Pipes are the show stopper to any Military Tattoo. I love the pipes and drums, sends chills down my spine. Proud to have Scottish blood flowing in me...🇿🇦
100% I am Australian. Never been to Scotland. Have heritage there. Pipes make me well up evey time. I must make it my mission to visit before my time is up. ❤
Hi again. The 2022 Tattoo is my absolute favorite! I didn’t know what a Tattoo was but found it by research. The Swiss Top Secret, “Walking on the Waves,” the Grant Brothers from the 4th Battalion Highlanders and all the pipes and drums! Fantastic! I bought my 1st practice chanter then and have been taking piping lessons ever since! Thank you so much for posting this!
The pipes didn’t “steal” the show, they are the show.
Some people can't stand the sound of the pipes. To me, they sing directly to my blood.
I was going to say " the pipes always steal the show" but your comment is more accurate.
Hear Hear!!
YES!
Correct, they are only decent thing in the show.
As an old English guy, may I say that nothing stirs my soul more than the sight and sound of the pipes and drums.
Yep. Me too.
As an old English lady...me too.
Same here. American retired USMC lady.
Yes, it does the same to your American cousins across the pond!
Yep. Me too and I'm not even from your country.
...and I am very proud to say that my wife, Drum Major Colleen McMillin Wilson, was given the honor to lead the Tattoo Pipes & Drums this evening on the march down the Royal Mile. Major Brooks Carleton Wilson, United States Marine Corps (Retired). Oooraaaaaah!!!
I saw her. Brilliant! From an old Scot now a Tennesssean.
You must be so proud, first thing I noticed as they came out that a woman was leading! Great to see. And many of my friends were there playing behind her!
Nobody gives a shit,dumbfuck.
Grand on you, Lad! A proud moment for ya!
Proud you should be
Stole the show? This is Edinburgh, it was ALWAYS their show.
Really? Are you sure? I TRIED to enjoy the pipes hut they were fighting to be heard over a band of Spaniards playing Tequila. Scotland is now a spanish colony? Wow times have changed.
@@queenbee3647I’m sure!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
@@queenbee3647 Right, I thought everyone was awesome there, not just the pipes.
Of course they do, who doesn’t get chills and a lump in their throat when you hear them coming and all that fabulous regalia and accoutrements. Just fabulous.
It makes you feel your roots.
The Mexicans are better 😁
@@Xonid1 not root, but I love to watch you guys ever since I visited in 2006
Bagpipes make the most horrible noise I have ever endured. They should be illegal because of it.
@@DavidMitchell-qx9nenot as bad as Mick Mcarthy
As an American, listening to that brings me to tears. How proud you must be.
Working in construction I was lucky enough to hear the pipes in several postings. East London UK The Dagenham Girls Pipers. Three days after moving in an apartment in Slagelse, Denmark An International Pipe Competition held 300m from my window's I had to go investigate.
Sarnia Ont Canada met the Drum Major of The Michigan Police Pipe Band while having a beer and got invited to go watch them march in Michigan. Can't get away from the wonderful sound of the pipes.
As long as they can play. beginner 🤔🤫😂😂💙💙
@@alanadair4893
Och aye, keep up the good work.
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
You should watch the black watch homecoming. If you like the marching pipes its really impressive
I have to admit hearing the pipes always sends chills thru my body.
They strengthen my backbone.
I was on a war graves tour in France a few years ago on remembrance day. We were laying wreaths, the morning was quiet misty, very faintly we could hear the pipes playing at one of the other cemeteries which was quite far away. The most eerie sound.
Same here but I'm english
It does ….
Me too I watch a lot of videos. I’m still confused over the processional to Westminster with the queen
You cant hear our pipes and drums and not be proud to be Scottish. Onwards the brave 🏴🏴
I am wondering about the different color uniforms. Is there significance behind the different tartan patterns? Asking from US.
@syoung1908 hi there yea different tartan represents clans and names here in Scotland and different regiments also of our military before it was changed to the Royal regiment of Scotland which obviously is now one colour we had like the black watch or royal Highland or kings own Scottish Borders so before the change to now just the Royal regiment of Scotland there were many different tartans in our military but there are i think hundreds of tartans representing family names here in Scotland and clans i not sure how many but its a lot hope this helps you understand the reasons behind all the different colours 🏴
@@johnmulligan7853 I found a website for looking up specific tartans. I find it interesting.
@syoung1908 there is lots of history attached to the wearing of the tartan it was banned by the English back in the days they tryed to take our identity but we knew that would never happen 😉 🏴
I'm English and love the pipes xx
Yes they did!! I'm an American but when ever I hear bagpipes a tingel runs down my spine especially when I hear " Amazing Grace ".
Absolutely obsessed with the sound of Scottish pipes. Those give me goosebumps every time I hear them. Great show, thank you very much.
Brillant, nothing can beat the Scottish Pipe Bands ❤ Brings tears to my eyes every time I hear them 😍❤❤❤🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Pipes and drums - so much Tradition, Order, Energy and Power - greatest Performance! Thx From Germany 🏴 🇩🇪
I join!
My German husband gets goosebumps when the combined Pipe Bands play. I as a Scot cry. Miss my country.
Scotland The Brave
3:02 Just love the guy in the Sombrero carrying a supermarket bag.
LOL And he could have hidden it so easily.🤣
Evidently they were Mexican.
But, it like two US Army sergeants following
Tequila!
Maybe with Tequila inside the supermarket bag 😂
Cervezas
Absolutely. The pipes rule. But, what a great parade!
Have the pipes stolen the show? Yes, yes they have. As an American, I have been lucky to attend the Royal Military Tattoo twice (2022 & 2024) and I was wowed by the pageantry and beautiful music. But when the Massed Pipes & Drums play Scotland the Brave, I feel it in my soul.
It is absolutely fitting that the pipes are last as they are without a doubt THE MOST impressive and stirring. 👏
Never miss an opportunity to hear the pipes.👏👏👏
I’m not Scottish but I love the sound of bagpipes, when I die I want bagpipes to play for my funeral Amazing Grace.
I want “Piper to the End” by Mark Knopfler When I leave this world behind me
To another, I will go
And if there are no pipes in heaven
I'll be going down below
Where is it your from? If you don’t mind me asking. I think it’s brilliant your not from
Alba but you still want the pipes playing at your funeral
I don't know why, but the bag pipes brought a tear to my eye. Thanks!!!
Probably the pain inflicted by the noise 😂😉
Yes even the English feel that tingling spine moment when they hear it, the same when we hear the first words to Jerusalem, we are proud to be British, we stood together through two world wars!
The pipes always steal the show!!!!! Absolutely love Scotland and hope to return someday.
Nothing sounds more grander than the pipes!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I had The privilege of living in Edinburgh for 10 years, it’s the most beautiful city in the world and countryside around it. It’s fantastic and a beautiful little beach as you can visit it’s stunning
Absolutely wonderful.
My heart stirs whenever i hear the pipes and drums...i can enjoy an orchestra, can even enjoy a Mexican mariachi band (for a short while), but the pipes, the pipes and drums...if ye dinna understand, ye aint Scots!
I understand and I ain't scotch, but I do a wee dram if that's any help
@@stevecharlesworth9612scotch is the drink. Scots are the people. And yes the Scots drink scotch.
Once heard 100 pipes playing "Amazing Grace" @ a Scottish games event. It reverberated through the ground & literally made me cry it was SO beautiful !!
LOVE the Pipes! Scotland The Brave!!! LOVE that song! I'm not Scottish, but oh....I wish I were! 🙂
The entire kilted marching band stole the show, best for last. Very skilled! They were so crisp and clean in unison. Drummers were impressive! Nobody plays tenors over there? The clear pipes were heard long before they came into sight. Thank you! ❤
My father's side of the family was from Scotland. The pipes always speak to my soul. Such a beautiful sound ❤
I love the sound of the bag pipes. I ALWAYS cry when i hear them. The drone goes straight to my heart and i feel soo proud to be Scottish. My late papa was nearly blind and profoundly deaf near the end of his life, because he worked in Fairfield Ship Yard ,Govan, man and boy. The tremendous noise made him deaf. But when he heard the sound if the pipes, I swear he puffed up with such pride. The pipes have held many good memories for me.🏴🏴💟
Just an FYI, bagpipes come from mesopotamia
Me too bless brings a tear
@jakejacobs4463 Yes they have roots there. However this is The Great Highland Bagpipe which is a totally different Bagpipe.
@@dougal2386 you mean how coronets are way different that trumpers
I'm a Geordie and love to hear them also .. no-one does it better than the Scots 💯👍👍👍
Absolutely love the pipes,
All the bands were good. All the kids were cute. But the pipes did steal the show.
Of course the best part of the show are the pipes and drums anytime and with so many young talented pipers and drummers they could do a whole show with them and the wonderful young dancers thank you for posting
For me the pipes and drums always steal the show. It’s a beautiful thing to see all the different ethnic groups marching on those cobblestone streets that are hundreds of years old.😊
All of it was absolutely brilliant but yeah, 'The Pipes stole the show'
Sucked. Horrible thing to call a musical instrument !!
The entire entourage of the various groups marching and playing their instruments was very well done and fun to watch and listen to. However, as a Canadian and with my Scottish heritage, the pipes put a lump in my throat and they give me goose bumps, simply beautiful. 🙏🇨🇦
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧🇬🇧so proud of the Scots and the UK
Awesome 🙏❤️🙏 never stop our traditions .. just a wonderful show, thank you from Aussie mates x
absolutely the best part! the sound, the uniforms, they were my fav! love it!
Goosebumps all over,ive bin once in scotland and i never forget the highlands and the big pipes, scotland stole my heart...thanks from the netherlands 🏴💖🇳🇱
The pipes are so unique that they always steal the show !
I am Dutch but whenever I hear the bagpipes my heart jumps ( in a good way) and I get very emotional.
The Lone Piper got me at a tattoo. Up on a roof at the end of the show.
Soooo spine chilling, I was in tears.
I've always loved the sound of bagpipes, but I didn't realize until I watched this that the drums add that "oomph" that really sends it over the top. Amazing!
Old Scot living in Australia I'm 73 and the pipes always make the hairs on my neck stand to attention.
Made me cry ! I lived in Scotland for 15 years .Moved abroad but still miss Scotland and the Pipes.And the best food in the World !! x
I am usually pretty good with words, but this leaves me speechless. The pipes are just Bad Ass. Thank you for sharing.
Love the guy with shopping bag in left hand and trumpet in right hand.👍👍👍
My brother was the Pipe Major in the Queen’s own pipes and Drums right up until he died 🥰🥰🥰
Terry Stockdale
Worth the wait. Very stirring music. Incredible performance.
They are the show! Good to see you keep the BEST to LAST!!! 💗💗💗💗💗
sends chills up my spin , and the answer to the question did they steal the show DAM RIGHT THEY DID CLASSIC , BRAVO , BRAVO !!!
Watching the Tattoo is on my bucket list Cheers from Canada!
Played my pipes last night with 4 other pipers at a street festival in Germany.
As ever we went down very well 👍
Sorry to hear that you went down. I hope the beating the public gave you wasn't too severe.
Look at the bright side. When your pipes are stomped on, they never lose their tune!
Love to hear the pipes, so amazingly impressive when they came down the road.
Hey they come!!! Oh how the foes of
Long ago must have shivered at the sound of those pipes!!!!
Well one thing's for certain.....
The Germans sure didn't like facing "THE LADIES FROM HELL" AND TARGETED THEIR PIPERS
(BLACK WATCH)
HAE AT YE THE GLORIOUS SEVEN!
Some made me smile and even laugh with joy but the beautiful pipes and drums took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for posting. 🎉
I was there on August 10th. A real fantastic show that left me with unforgettable memories 😊 Greetings from Germany
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND STOLLEN SHOW..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤THANK YOU ❤❤❤❤❤
I had The privilege of living in Edinburgh for 10 years, it’s the most beautiful city in the world and the countryside around it. It’s fantastic and its beautiful little Beaches you can visit is stunning
Having been born and raised here, I completely agree with you!
Te pipes are GREAT. from Mexico with love
Your pride is Justified. Much love to you and yours. Rab😊
Love the pipes
Culture. Defend it!
I marched in an American Para-Military Pipe Band for 25 yrs with some of Scotland/Canada's best military bands in the world... Proudest & best moments in my life.
What does para-military mean here? Do mean a regular pipe band that uses military style uniforms?
@damionkeeling3103 That is correct. We were a U.S. civilian bagpipe band that marched in authentic Canadian 'hand-me-down' uniforms. Because of this, we followed Canadian military protocols, in every way possible... Rank, marching, salutes, music, etc... We were known as the "First Highland Watch".
Oh my what a show, the pipes, made me cry, the best😊
Agree!!!
I got chills so good!!
I spent 3 years attached to the Scots Guards. I fell in love with the pipes.
Absolutely LOVE the pipes & drums!❤
Nothing beats hearing them pipes the main attraction love em
Dear Africa, India, Middle East, this is what proper culture looks like!
I WAS THERE AUGUST 27 fantastic show! the best visit out of the country ever - only 4 full days and we saw it all. great corps at the TATOO
Whenever I hear the pipes the scot blood in me always rises to the top. Never fails.
Beautiful to watch all the talent and variety.❤
the pipes always steal the show !
Saw this in August. Magnificent! 🏴🏴🏴🇮🇪🇬🇧
Where was this?
@ The Edinburg Tattoo 2024. Put that into UA-cam and you should get that and several others 🏴
I loved every Thing greetings from Germany
Thank you for all your work on the 2024 Tatoo. You never had the Thanks button on all the march outs.
Thank you! I'm glad you like the videos.
I'm Welsh , the great Scottish bagpipes did it for me! Great...
The Mexies cameclose second with their glorious (don't know the word), pizzazz maybe, but , as always, the pipes steal the show.
Absolutely every time. They are the best part and why we keep returning for more. The music the pipes and drums gives me chills. I don’t know the words but heart understands
The pipers always steal the show. My dad is Scottish and I have his side of the family that lives in Scotland. Always a joy to come up from England and visit them. I love whisky so much so you can imagine what I get up to when I’m up there 😂. That’s must be my dad’s side in me.
Oh my the pipes and drums are magical Far Better than anything else at the Tattoo
Not hard, it's not a tattoo anymore, just a variety show but at least it still has some military bands in it.
And with all the different clan colors. Awesome
The Pipes are the show stopper to any Military Tattoo. I love the pipes and drums, sends chills down my spine. Proud to have Scottish blood flowing in me...🇿🇦
100% I am Australian. Never been to Scotland. Have heritage there. Pipes make me well up evey time. I must make it my mission to visit before my time is up. ❤
Linda Edimburgo. Lindo som das gaitas. Linda Escócia. Espero voltar lá.
2:36 Mexican marching band is the best 🎉 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃
Yes❤
Hi again. The 2022 Tattoo is my absolute favorite! I didn’t know what a Tattoo was but found it by research. The Swiss Top Secret, “Walking on the Waves,” the Grant Brothers from the 4th Battalion Highlanders and all the pipes and drums! Fantastic! I bought my 1st practice chanter then and have been taking piping lessons ever since! Thank you so much for posting this!
Thanks for sharing!!
The pipes are sooo good. Nothing like them.
Brilliant. Love my Scottish heritage.
I just love pipes❤❤❤
YES!!!! As it should be, there's no comparison👍💙
Outstanding!
I'm not a Scot, but that sound nearly makes my hair stand on end every time I hear them. Outstanding! "Mr Millen", 'Yes Sir' - "Black Bear!"
Apologies for being pedantic - it's Millin, no 'e' in the name.
Love the sound and dignity of the pipes!
Just brilliant regards kevin😊
Well done the pipes and drums, what a scien as they march down the street, playing Scotland the brave ❤❤♥️👍👍👍✅✅✅🥁🥁🥁
And the Black Bear!
They always look and sound so majestic 😍