EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 06: Massed Pipe Bands and Drums perform during a preview of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle on August 06, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dating back to 1949, the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a world-renowned military performance of music, dance, military precision, and technology, all set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. This year's theme, "A Call to Gather," celebrates global connection, community, and Scottish heritage. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)