Taxi to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Private Hire from Kay’s Cabs

Heading to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo this August? Travel in comfort and style with Kay’s Cabs – your trusted local private hire taxi service in Edinburgh. Whether you’re attending the show as a family, a tour group, or a solo visitor, we provide reliable, pre-booked taxi transport to and from Edinburgh Castle.

 

With large crowds, evening showtimes, and restricted parking in the Old Town, it pays to pre-book a professional ride. Kay’s Cabs offers licensed, punctual, and affordable transfers that take the stress out of your Tattoo experience.

 

🎺 About the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo  

Held every August on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, the Tattoo is one of the most spectacular events in Scotland. Featuring military bands, highland dancers, pipers, and fireworks – all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Castle – it draws visitors from across the world.

 

Our drivers are familiar with the traffic restrictions in place during Tattoo season and will get you as close to the venue as permitted, whether you're being dropped off near the Royal Mile or picked up after the show on Johnston Terrace or Castle Terrace.

 

🚖 Why choose Kay’s Cabs for Tattoo transport?

- **Fully licensed and PVG-checked drivers**

- **Clean, comfortable private hire vehicles**

- **Metered fares for journeys within Edinburgh**

- **Fixed pricing for pickups outside the city**

- **6–8 seaters available for groups and families**

- **No surge pricing – all journeys pre-booked**

 

🎟️ Tattoo-friendly taxi service  

Evening events at the Tattoo mean busy streets, limited public transport, and a high demand for taxis. Don’t risk waiting in long queues – book your ride in advance with Kay’s Cabs and enjoy guaranteed pickup and return.

 

We offer tailored transport for:

- Tourists staying in city centre hotels

- Visitors arriving at Waverley Station

- Groups travelling from Leith, New Town, or West End

- Out-of-town guests based in Queensferry, Livingston, Dunfermline, or Musselburgh

 

🕒 Evening and Late-Night Pickups  

Tattoo shows usually finish between 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Our drivers are available throughout the evening and late into the night. We monitor event finish times and road closures to ensure smooth pick-up and drop-off, even on the busiest nights.

 

📅 Book Early – Demand Is High  

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo attracts over 200,000 visitors each year. Taxi demand is high throughout August, especially on weekends. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking your journeys as far in advance as possible.

 

🌟 Customer Reviews  

> “Used Kay’s Cabs for our family trip to the Tattoo. Brilliant service, clean vehicle, and on time!” – Fiona M., London  

> “Driver knew exactly where to drop us off. Much better than struggling with the buses.” – Mark T., Birmingham

 

🛡️ Safety and Peace of Mind  

All our drivers are background-checked and trained to deliver excellent customer service. Our vehicles are maintained to the highest standard and fitted with GPS tracking, air conditioning, and plenty of luggage space if needed.