Taking inspiration from the centenary of the Royal Air Force and Scotland's Year of Young People, the 2018 Tattoo celebrates unleashing the potential inside all of us. With over 1, 200 performers drawn from across the globe, the 100 minute spectacular takes the audience on an incredible journey following mankind's obsession with flight. As always, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a truly global celebration bringing together military and cultural performers from Oman, Malawi, Czech Republic, Belgium, United States of America, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.