Tattoo receives national funding boost of £19,000
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THIS year’s Highland Military Tattoo is set to benefit from a major funding injection.
The fourth annual outing for the military showcase has received £19,000 from EventScotland’s national funding programme.
As well as funding the appearance of the Queen’s Colour Squadron to provide a guard of honour the money will also go towards sound, projection and marquee infrastructure.
Earlier this week Tattoo organisers revealed ticket sales have surpassed those from the same period last year.
Director Seymour Monro said of the award: “It will enable us to bring The Queen’s Colour Squadron of the RAF Regiment to Fort George for the first time.
“They are world-renowned and will contribute greatly to our show which has two special themes this year: the RAF and the RAF regiment’s 75th anniversary, and the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology.
“Some of the award will also go towards providing guides to show our visitors around the ramparts before the show.”
Tickets for the Tattoo at Fort George from September 8-10, are available at www.highlandmilitarytattoo.co.uk, from Eden Court or The Highlander’s Museum at Fort George.
