Tilbury Douglas has secured a new five-year framework agreement with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to continue the annual construction and delivery of the event's renowned temporary stadium.

This new contract award follows Tilbury Douglas's successful delivery of the stadium infrastructure for the 10th consecutive year in 2024, underscoring the company's expertise in managing high-profile, technically complex builds within historically and logistically sensitive environments.

Each year, the temporary venue is erected on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, a prominent city landmark and major tourist attraction. This requires meticulous coordination with local authorities, emergency services, and heritage organisations. The stadium structure itself has become an integral part of Edinburgh's summer events calendar. This year (2025), the infrastructure will not only support the Tattoo, running from 1st to 23rd August, but also a series of concerts by major UK music artists.


The annual construction feat involves the installation of over 760 tonnes of structural steel, more than 35 miles of electrical and technical cabling, and in excess of 1,600 crane lifts. Tilbury Douglas's role encompasses full project planning, infrastructure delivery, comprehensive health and safety management, and close coordination with public access and security requirements throughout the demanding build programme.

Barry O’Hagan, Regional Director – Scotland at Tilbury Douglas, said: "We’re pleased to extend our trusted relationship with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Delivering this venue over ten consecutive years demonstrates our ability to plan and execute complex works in challenging settings, without compromising safety, quality or the visitor experience."

Simon Butler, Managing Director – Building North and Midlands at Tilbury Douglas, added: "Securing another five-year framework is testament to the strength of our operational delivery, our understanding of the site’s sensitivities, and the skill of our teams who continue to meet demanding schedules year on year. We’re committed to supporting the Tattoo’s future success on a global stage."

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Chief Executive, Jason Barrett, commented: "Thanks to Tilbury Douglas, our world-renowned Edinburgh Castle Arena will be all set to welcome thousands of spectators from across the globe once again this summer. There’s nowhere more iconic for an outdoor show, and we’re proud to deliver our successful events, in partnership with all our important stakeholders, year on year right here in Edinburgh."

This renewed framework highlights Tilbury Douglas's ongoing significant contribution to the delivery of landmark UK cultural events and reinforces its specialist engineering and construction capabilities within the sector.