Hundreds of musicians, dancers and riders are taking part in this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra is among the attractions

The Middlesex County Volunteer Fifes and Drums will perform at the sold-out event

The Massed Commonwealth Highland Dancers will take centre stage at Edinburgh Castle

The Taipei First Girls' Senior High School Honour Guard and Drum Corps will also perform

The Band of the Moscow Military Conservatoire will be among those celebrating 150 years of military music

The Massed Pipes and Drums perform their routine at Edinburgh Castle

The Mounted Band of the Blues and Royals will take part in the show, which runs until 25 August

The performance reaches its conclusion with a fireworks display