Had you asked me a few years ago, I would never have thought the Edinburgh Military Tattoo would be up my street, however, after watching it a couple of years ago, I would go back time and time again. It's rare that I'm home in August so when I knew that I would be this year, I booked tickets straaight away. As we've been to Edinburgh a few times we didn't do too many of the sights. Instead we relaxed, shopped and ate - a pretty great list of things to do for a weekend away I think! I really like the city of Edinburgh! It's such a cool city with a mix of culture, history and modernisation. I also found every person we met so so friendly and that really helps to make a place great! The walk up to the castle is really pretty and it's so worth heading there a little early so you can take it in. Particularly if you walk along the Royal Mile, there is lots to see and do on the way. The setting of the Tattoo is just incredible! As we arrived the sun was just begin