The annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to raise money for non-military and veteran charities for the first time to mark its 75th anniversary next year.

For its 2025 show 75p from the sale of each ticket will go to one of five charities healthcare and one homelessness charities.

These are: the British Heart Foundation, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity, Parkinsons UK, St Columba’s Hospice Care, and youth homeless charity Rock Trust.

Supporters of the event and the public are being asked to vote for one of the charities to receive this anniversary donation, which could be around £162,000 in line with expected ticket sales.

All shortlisted charities have been nominated by charity staff to benefit from this 75th anniversary offer.

The event organisers stress that it will continue to focus on armed forces and military good causes, with those already benefitting including The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, the Army Benevolent Fund, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, and the Scottish Schools Pipe and Drums Trust.

Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 5 January 2025.

“In celebrating 75 years of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, we honour the heroes who have made the Tattoo so great throughout the years,” said the event’s chief executive Jason Barrett.

“Additionally, we honour the local heroes within our communities in Edinburgh, throughout Scotland, and around the world.

“Charitable giving is at the heart of everything the Tattoo does. Being able to contribute to our longstanding charitable partners as well as selecting a specific charity chosen by the

“Tattoo fans is a special benefit this year. We are committed to continuing our legacy of making a meaningful impact to those who continue to make a difference in our communities every day. I encourage everyone to join us in this celebration by casting their vote to support a worthy cause."

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