Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Charities to benefit from £1million

THE Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to donate £1m across 13 charities after another sell-out year.

Bosses of the spectacle which was held at Edinburgh Castle throughout August said £775k would go to Armed Forces beneficiaries including the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

The Edinburgh International Festival is to receive £20,000, while the Royal Lyceum Theatre will collect £5,000.

The remaining £200,000 will go to the Tattoo’s Youth Talent Development Fund and an Edinburgh City Council fund to increase access to the arts.

Rucelle Soutar, head of finance for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, said: “We are beyond thrilled to mark our third consecutive £1m donations in support for military, veterans and the arts.

“A strong component of this year’s donation has been awarded to organisations that will continue to engage people, especially young people, with the Armed Forces; support and care for veterans as well as inspiring the next generation of musicians and dancers.

“All of this will help to sustain the Tattoo and all that lies behind.”

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