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The Shetland Fiddlers

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Mark Stephen meets fiddlers Hjaltibonhoga ahead of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Mark Stephen goes behind the scenes with Shetland fiddlers Hjaltibonhoga as they prepare for their performance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The Shetland Fiddlers Hjaltibonhoga have been going down a storm for the second year at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performing live each night with their rotating band of 40 fiddlers. Mark Stephen goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to get a group of traditional musicians of all ages and abilities ready for one of the greatest shows on earth.

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Mark Stephen hears the stories of the North East's distinctive past.

Mark Stephen hears the stories of the North East's distinctive past from those who are part of its rich history.

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