I *think* so, Scorpy. This is probably more than you want to know, but the tattoo history is interesting--the word "tattoo" originally dates from the seventeenth century when British Army units were stationed in the Low Countries. Drummers from the garrison were sent out into the towns each evening to summon the soldiers to return to barracks. The process was known as Doe den tap toe or just tap toe and encouraged the inn keepers to "turn off the taps", stop serving beer and send the soldiers back for the night.
Thanks teri I was actually in the military and performed in many 'tattoos'(not at Edinburgh castle though) but never knew the meaning. I actually watch the New Years tattoo every year - sad really LOL :)
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This is very pretty.
It's Edinburgh, Scotland:)
Edinburgh?
Must get me to Scotland pronto. It looks great.
The view is the reward for climbing 287 steps in the Scott Monument.
http://www.aboutbritain.com/ScottMonument.htm
Thanks for the link, Teri. Fascinating.
That's the best part of Europe in my opinion: they make you work for the view, but it's always worth it. :)
Is that Edinburgh Castle on the right? (They do the Tattoos there?)
I *think* so, Scorpy. This is probably more than you want to know, but the tattoo history is interesting--the word "tattoo" originally dates from the seventeenth century when British Army units were stationed in the Low Countries. Drummers from the garrison were sent out into the towns each evening to summon the soldiers to return to barracks. The process was known as Doe den tap toe or just tap toe and encouraged the inn keepers to "turn off the taps", stop serving beer and send the soldiers back for the night.
Thanks teri I was actually in the military and performed in many 'tattoos'(not at Edinburgh castle though) but never knew the meaning. I actually watch the New Years tattoo every year - sad really LOL :)
That is even more interesting, Teri. I shall look upon the Tattoo in a new light now.
Plus: I want to see Scorps toss the caber.
I love interesting history. I didn't know any of this. Amazing. Now I want to go to Scotland.
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