Scotland

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Edinburgh Today?

Edinburgh hosts the Royal Military Tattoo flypast — with the Red Arrows flying over the Castle and the city — and sits on transit routes toward east-coast Scottish events.

Red Arrows near Edinburgh — today
Not today. The next scheduled activity within range of Edinburgh is Saturday 15 August 2026 — Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Flypast.

Later in the season

  • 15 Aug 2026 — Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Flypast

Seeing the Red Arrows around Edinburgh

The Military Tattoo flypast over the Castle Esplanade is one of the season’s set-piece moments. The team also transits through the area heading to Aberdeen and other Scottish dates.

Common viewing spots

Calton Hill, Arthur’s Seat and the Castle Esplanade give the classic views. The Pentland Hills to the south and the Fife coast to the north provide wider panoramas.

📍 Flypast over the city; team transits from Lincolnshire, roughly 250 miles south.

Recent activity near Edinburgh

  • 9 Aug 2025 — Formation transit — (17:44–18:40 BST)- - View route & map in tracker →
  • 21 Jul 2025 — Formation transit — (20:00–20:50 BST)
  • 6 Jun 2025 — Formation transit — (11:30–12:32 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 18 nautical miles of Edinburgh. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Edinburgh — transit routes may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF or MoD. Events are matched by geographic proximity (~18 NM of Edinburgh) to published NOTAM data and the official schedule. A transit route passing within range does not mean the aircraft were visible overhead. Always check the official Red Arrows channels before making plans. Not for flight planning.