The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the city's most visually stunning and iconic events, taking place from 5-27 August. If you're lucky enough to have picked up tickets for the annual spectacle, you'll want to make your trip to Edinburgh as special as possible.

One of the best ways to make an evening of it is to go for a delicious meal before heading to Edinburgh Castle in time to see the show. As most of the performances start at 21:00, you should have plenty of time to enjoy your dinner before you have to take your seats - make sure you double check what time the gates close before you head out, though. To help you plan your night out, we've selected a few of the city's best restaurants that are close to the castle.