A Call to Gather

Though not part of my Highland tour, one of the highlights of my 2026 trip to Scotland was the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a magnificent musical and audiovisual performance in Edinburgh Castle. The theme of this year's Tattoo was "A Call to Gather." Richard Rankin, the actor who portrayed Roger MacKenzie in Outlander was the narrator. That was a special treat. I recognized his distinct voice immediately.

A Call to Gather

The voice behind the call

Scottish tradition: bagpipes

Light show

Royal Irish Regiment

Massed Pipe and Drums

Pipes and drums

The drums

Scottish dancers

Besides the British bands, the international acts included the United States Army Field Band, Germany Army Band Koblenz, New Zealand Army Band, and the Qatar Police Academy Band and Drill Team.

United States Army Field Band

Another performance by American band