The Grand National 2020 – Experience History in the Making

We have Grand News for Grand National Fanatics!

 

What were you doing in 2001 ?

 

Listening to Atomic Kitten’s song, Whole Again ?

 

Visiting the brand new online Encyclopedia page, Wikipedia ?

 

Well, we were taking our first travel package group to the 2001 Grand National.

Now 19 years on we are gearing up to take another eager group down to Aintree.

 

The Randox Health Grand National is the pinnacle of the racing season and 2020 promises to be the best year yet! We are delighted to offer our fantastic Official Travel Packages for the Randox Health Grand National including official event tickets, accommodation & event-day transfers.

The Grand National was first held in 1839, making it the longest annually running steeplechase in the world.

 

 

The National is very prominent in British culture because of its deep roots, steeped in history and the shared enjoyment passed through the generations.

 

From experts to novices, the nation has been gripped on the spectacle.

 

Year on year 600 million people shall be watching the event from home, local pubs or cafes. Glory Days is offering you the chance to be part of the action, feel the anticipation and relish your win during the live music and entertainment after the race.

The Grand National is run over the legendary National Course at Aintree and consists of two laps of 16 fences, the first 14 of which are jumped twice. The horses and their riders completing the race covering a distance of 4 miles 514 yards.

 

 

Feel the atmosphere and excitement as the riders charge towards the first fence, while never being too far away from an ice cold pint.

Optional upgrades are also available so we can help you build your dream bespoke weekend, have a look at these upgrades here.

 

There is unpredicted and unscripted winners racing around the corner.

 

Be there to watch history be written.

 

History of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Tonight welcomes the opening night of the 2019 Royal Military Tattoo. 
In celebration of this we decided to share some things you may not know!

 

Image taken by Glory Days Team

Etymology of the term “Tattoo”

With the establishment of modern barracks and full military bands later in the 18th century, the term “tattoo” was used to describe the last duty call of the day, as well as a ceremonial form of evening entertainment performed by military musicians.

 

Early Days

In 1949 Edinburgh held its first Military Tattoo, the modest event was entitled “Something About a Soldier” a the aimed to portray the Army’s support of the International Festival.

The show was held at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens which still stands proudly below the castle.

We’d recommend visiting as a good comparison, as now, 7 decades later the show has progressed into the world-renowned showcase we know today.

 

Girl Power

In 1977 the first female took on the prestigious role of being the lone piper. Officer Elaine Marnoch took the role in her strides as she performed to the full battlements of Edinburgh Castle. Furthermore, in 2016, Scottish solider Lance Bombardier Megan Beveridge made history as the youngest piper to take on the role, aged 21.

 

Weather

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance takes place every weekday evening and twice on Saturdays throughout August and has never been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. (Us Scots aren’t scared of a bit of ‘dreich’ or ‘baltic’ weather)

Make sure to wrap up with plenty layers to stay warm during the performance.

 

Credit to the Official Edinburgh Tattoo Photographer

Fit for a Queen

In 2010 HM Queen Elizabeth awarded the event the title of ‘Royal’ to honour the celebration of 60th years running.

Which gives us the title we know it as today, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

 

Who’s in the Audience?

The stands at Edinburgh Castle can accommodate a nightly audience of 8,800 people.

This means that throughout the multiple live performances 220,000 people can enjoy the tangible atmosphere of the live show.

In 2018 the Tattoo was televised in 40 countries. This year between 100-300 million people are set to enjoy it worldwide.

 

Did you know?

The Tattoo benefits several charitable causes. It has been estimated that over £10 million have been donated to arts, military and civilian charitable organisations.

 

 

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo generates an astounding £88 million in revenue for Edinburgh’s economy annually.

The show benefits local businesses and is readily anticipated by the city.

 

Running alongside Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe the city is at its peak.

The Edinburgh August buzz is not to be missed! 

 

 

Visit the Tattoo with a bespoke travel package built for you by us at Glory Days.

Call us on 0131 556 3840 for more details.