The Royal Gallery Dining Experience

Three-course meal in The Royal Gallery on the Esplanade

Location

Edinburgh Castle Esplinade

Highlights

• A three-course meal selected by the Chief Executive of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

• A VIP seat in The Royal Gallery

With fantastic views over both the City of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Gallery is a unique setting in which to relax and enjoy a delicious three-course dinner before the Tattoo performance. The menu will be a feast for the senses as the team of award-winning Heritage Portfolio chefs are self-confessed food fanatics who combine passion, creativity, culinary expertise and flair to produce exquisite dishes packed with flavour using local, seasonal ingredients. 

You will then make your way through the glass doors to your seats in the Royal Gallery where you will join the Salute Taker for the evening, Tattoo guests and dignitaries.

Dates

Friday 6 - Saturday 28 August 2021

Please Note
The Royal Gallery has a smart dress code which means a business suit for gentlemen and a dress or suit for ladies, uniform or national dress. Jeans, short trousers, and sport shoes are not permitted. Whilst The Royal Gallery is mostly under cover, it is open to the front, so guests are asked to dress warmly to protect yourself from the evening chill.

Bookings for the hospitality experiences will be based on shared tables with other guests, please be assured that suitable and appropriate social distancing measures will be in place to meet prevailing Government guidance at the time of your visit.

Package Includes

• The services of a Tattoo representative who will welcome you on the Castle Esplanade and escort you to The Royal Gallery

• A glass of Champagne on arrival

• Three course set dinner from award-winning Heritage Portfolio with half a bottle of wine selected by the company wine sommelier, followed by coffee or tea, Scottish tablet and a dram of Scotch whisky

• A VIP seat in The Royal Gallery

• A Tattoo gift and an official Tattoo Show Programme

Jacobite Package

A Scottish dining experience in Edinburgh Castle

Location

Edinburgh Castle

Highlights

• A three-course Scottish dining experience followed by coffee or tea and tablet

• A host to escort you from the Jacobite Room to the Castle Esplanade

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance

Enjoy a delicious Scottish dining experience in Edinburgh Castle’s contemporary Jacobite Room which boasts fantastic views over the city skyline.

Following dinner, guests will be escorted, via the backstage area, where the performers are waiting to go on stage, to the Castle Esplanade.

Dates

Friday 6 - Saturday 28 August 2021

Please Note
It is important to note that this package includes walking on cobbles and up steep inclines which may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Whilst there is no dress code for this package, we ask that you respect your host and fellow guests and dress accordingly, i.e. avoiding short trousers and sports shoes. As you are sitting in the outdoor arena for the Tattoo performance, a warm top layer or coat is recommended.

Bookings for the hospitality experiences will be based on shared tables with other guests, please be assured that suitable and appropriate social distancing measures will be in place to meet prevailing Government guidance at the time of your visit.

Package Includes

• The services of a Tattoo representative who will welcome you on the Castle Esplanade and escort you to the Jacobite Room in Edinburgh Castle.

• On Saturdays this package will take place in the Queen Anne Room

• A welcome drink on arrival at the Jacobite Room

• Three course Scottish dining experience followed by coffee or tea and tablet

• Half a bottle of wine to accompany your meal and a dram of whisky served with your first course

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance

• A host to escort you from the Jacobite Room to the Castle Esplanade

• An official Tattoo Show Programme

Bruce Package

Three course ‘Taste of Scotland’ meal with specially selected Scotch whiskies

Location

The Scotch Whisky Experience, Royal Mile

Highlights

• A three-course 'Taste of Scotland' meal, followed by coffee or tea and Scottish fudge

• The perfect opportunity to sample the finest Scottish produce

• Sampling of three specially selected Scotch whiskies, each chosen to complement your meal and introduced to you by a member of the Senior Tasting Team

• A prime location Premier Seat with exceptional views of the performance

Enjoy a sumptuous ‘Taste of Scotland’ dining experience with wine and three specially selected Scotch whiskies in the elegant Castlehill Suite within The Scotch Whisky Experience. A beautiful location and only moments from the Tattoo arena.

Dates

Friday 6 - Saturday 28 August 2021

Please Note
Whilst there is no dress code for this package, we ask that you respect your host and fellow guests and dress accordingly, i.e. avoiding short trousers and sports shoes. As you are sitting in the outdoor arena for the Tattoo performance, a warm top layer or coat is recommended.

Bookings for the hospitality experiences will be based on shared tables with other guests, please be assured that suitable and appropriate social distancing measures will be in place to meet prevailing Government guidance at the time of your visit.

Package Includes

• A three-course "Taste of Scotland" menu followed by coffee or tea and Scottish fudge

• Sampling of three specially selected Scotch whiskies, each chosen to complement your meal and introduced by a member of the Senior Tasting Team

• Half a bottle of wine with your meal

• A private viewing of the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky

• A host to escort you from The Scotch Whisky Experience to the Castle Esplanade

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance

• An official Tattoo Show Programme

Amber Package

Specially selected three-course Scottish meal

Location

The Scotch Whisky Experience, Royal Mile

Highlights

• A three-course meal, half a bottle of wine, a dram of whisky with dessert, followed by coffee or tea and Scottish fudge

• A host to escort you from The Scotch Whisky Experience to the Castle Esplanade

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance with a Royal Gallery seat

Experience a culinary journey through the heart and soul of Scotland in the award-winning Amber Restaurant within The Scotch Whisky Experience, and only moments away from the Tattoo arena.

Amber’s larder is Scotland’s glens, rivers and seas. Prime beef, venison, salmon and the freshest vegetables are all on the menu.

Dates

Friday 6 - Saturday 28 August 2021

Please Note
The Royal Gallery has a smart dress code which means a business suit for gentlemen, a dress or suit for ladies, uniform or national dress. Jeans, short trousers, and sport shoes are not permitted. Whilst The Royal Gallery is mostly under cover, it is open to the front, so we ask that you dress warmly to protect yourself from the evening chill. Please note that The Royal Gallery dress code will not apply to other guests dining with you who will be sitting in the outdoor arena for the Tattoo performance.

Bookings for our hospitality experiences will be based on shared tables with other guests, please be assured that suitable and appropriate social distancing measures will be in place to meet prevailing Government guidance at the time of your visit.

Package Includes

• A four-course specially selected Scottish menu with half a bottle of wine and a dram of whisky with your starter and dessert, followed by coffee or tea and Scottish fudge

• A personal copy of the menu with a map of Scotland highlighting the regions from which your food was sourced

• A host to escort you from The Scotch Whisky Experience to the Castle Esplanade

• A VIP seat in The Royal Gallery

• A Tattoo Gift and an official Tattoo Show Programme

Wallace Package

A guided tour of The Scotch Whisky Experience followed by a whisky cocktail and canapé reception

Location

The Scotch Whisky Experience, Royal Mile

Highlights

• Guided tour of The Scotch Whisky Experience

• Private viewing of the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky

• Whisky cocktail and canapes in the McIntyre Gallery

• A centrally located seat in section 4 of the outdoor arena
  

Enjoy a pre-performance guided tour of The Scotch Whisky Experience, including a viewing of the world’s largest collection of Scotch whisky followed by a whisky cocktail and canape reception before being escorted to the Castle Esplanade.

Dates

Friday 6 - Saturday 28 August 2021

Please Note
Whilst there is no dress code for this package, we ask that you respect your host and fellow guests and dress accordingly, i.e. avoiding short trousers and sports shoes. As you are sitting in the outdoor arena for the Tattoo performance, a warm top layer or coat is recommended.

Please be assured that suitable and appropriate social distancing measures will be in place to meet prevailing Government guidance at the time of your visit.

Package Includes

• A pre-performance guided tour of The Scotch Whisky Experience

• A private viewing of the world’s largest collection of Scotch Whisky

• A whisky cocktail or soft drink with canapés in the McIntyre Gallery

• A host to escort you from The Scotch Whisky Experience to the Castle Esplanade

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance

• An official Tattoo Show Programme

Cannonball House Package

Award winning Scottish dining in a historic building

Location

Cannonball Restaurant & Bar, Castlehill

Highlights

• A three-course meal made from the finest Scottish ingredients

• A glass of sparkling wine, half a bottle of specially selected wine and a dram of whisky

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena

WINNER of the Food Tourism Award at Catering Industry Awards May 2019

HITLISTED by BBC Good Food Guide as one of the “Best places to eat in Edinburgh” 2019

Welcome to Cannonball Restaurant & Bar. A stunning three storey historic building with all the character you would expect from an Edinburgh Old Town building that dates back to the 17th Century.  Cannonball House captures all the mystery and history of the Royal Mile.

Enjoy a delicious three course menu showcasing Scotland's artisan suppliers and growers in this family run restaurant, whose families have served food in Scotland for almost a century. Cannonball House is run by renowned Italian-Scots restaurateurs Victor and Carina Contini.  The couple, together with their award winning team, will ensure you have a night to remember even before you have been to the Tattoo performance.

Dates

Friday 6 - Saturday 28 August 2021

Please Note
Whilst there is no dress code for this package, we ask that you respect your host and fellow guests and dress accordingly, i.e. avoiding short trousers and sports shoes. As you are sitting in the outdoor arena for the Tattoo performance, a warm top layer or coat is recommended

Bookings for the hospitality experiences will be based on shared tables with other guests, please be assured that suitable and appropriate social distancing measures will be in place to meet prevailing Government guidance at the time of your visit.

Package Includes

• A three course meal with half a bottle of wine with your meal and a dram of whisky with your dessert followed by coffee or tea and shortbread

• A host to escort you from Cannonball House to the Castle Esplanade

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance

• An official Tattoo Show Programme

Piper's Package

Dine within one of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks in the heart of the magnificent Princes Street Gardens

Location

The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant at Scottish National Gallery

Highlights

• A two-course light summer supper, followed by a hot chocolate to take-away

• A host to lead you on foot from The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant to the Tattoo arena via Ramsay Lane, bypassing the main Tattoo queue
  

10/10 in the Sunday Herald October 2019.

WINNER of the Sustainable Business Award at the Catering in Scotland (CIS) Excellence Awards 2018.

Dine in one of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks in the heart of the magnificent Princes Street Gardens and experience the very best of Scottish hospitality. Following supper, your host lead the way to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, via Ramsay Lane and bypassing the main Tattoo queue, for the Tattoo performance.

Dates

Friday 6 - Saturday 28 August 2021

Please Note
It is important to note that this route includes lots of stairs and Ramsay Lane is extremely steep and cobbled which may not suit those with mobility issues.

Whilst there is no dress code for this package, we ask that you respect your host and fellow guests and dress accordingly, i.e. avoiding short trousers and sports shoes. As you are sitting in the outdoor arena for the Tattoo performance, a warm top layer or coat is recommended.

Bookings for the hospitality experiences will be based on shared tables with other guests, please be assured that suitable and appropriate social distancing measures will be in place to meet prevailing Government guidance at the time of your visit.

Package Includes

• Two-course light summer supper with a hot chocolate to take away

• A glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a large glass of specially selected wine with your meal and a dram of whisky to finish

• A host to lead you on foot from The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant to the Tattoo arena via Ramsay Lane, bypassing the main queues.

• A prime location seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance

• An official Tattoo Show Programme