Oasis fans travel across the globe for Gallagher brothers final Scottish show
Oasis fans have travelled across the globe to attend the final Scottish show of the Gallagher brothers reunion tour.
Excited music lovers are counting down the hours until the reconciled brothers will belt out hits including Wonderwall, Roll With It and Morning Glory.
Over 200,000 fans will have caught the Scottish leg when the curtain comes down on Oasis 25 at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium tonight.
Thousands have headed through to the capital tonight, including fans from Japan, Mexico, South Korea and Columbia to hear their favourite tunes.
Many didn't believe a reunion could happen and can't wait for the once-in-a-lifetime show to begin.
Among the fans who are 'mad for it' in anticipation of the latest concert are civil servant Meeho Lee, 33, and data analyst Ra Young, 31, who came from Seoul, South Korea.
Meeho said: 'I was a huge fan of Oasis since I was a high school student. After I heard they were reuniting, my friend and I got tickets to come here.
'It was a lot of preparation with plane tickets and hotels. It was expensive but it's been worth it.
'Edinburgh is a very attractive city and the beer is delicious.'
Council worker Olly, 27, and retail employee James Saunders, 25, travelled from Carlisle having caught the shows in London and in Cardiff
James said 'We're lucky with this being the third show. Seeing the camaraderie and hearing everyone join in on Cigarettes and Alcohol is something special. The audience is so loud.'
Olly added: 'Everyone is having a good time, but I can't believe the weather. It's sweltering in Edinburgh.'
Offshore worker Scott, 47 and nursery assistant Vicky Reid, 46 travelled down with daughters Aimee, 19 and Callie, 16, from Aberdeen to catch the show.
Scott said: 'Having seen them in the '90s, it's just amazing to come with the family. It's all about the experience of seeing Oasis in person and the whole buzz here at Murrayfield in the capital having come from Aberdeen.
'The only thing is it's far too hot to be honest. The weather is brilliant. It adds to the occasion.
'We got £150 tickets in the pre-sale but even that, for four people, in the times just now for any act is a lot of money so the dynamic pricing fiasco that led to some paying more was ridiculous.'
Nurse Fiona Delanay, 46, from Newton Grange near Edinburgh, said: 'I last saw them in '96 at Knebworth. I can't really remember much about that because it was so long ago.
'I'm looking forward to seeing them live again after not seeing them live for such a long time having always been an Oasis fan.
'I got tickets relatively easily compared to most people and can't wait to hear the first song, Hello.
'The atmosphere is electric. I'm here very early because I want a front spot.'
Bakery worker Mark Porter, 53, from Portadown, near Belfast, said: 'I just flew in this morning and I'm flying back tomorrow morning.
'The first time I came to see Oasis was at Loch Lomond and this is my 13 th concert. I've been to Barcelona and saw them at Slaine Castle. I'll be trying to get a ticket for Dublin at the weekend.
'The show is amazing.'
Store manager John McAllister, 49, and wife, facilities coordinator Teresa, 47, from Aberdeen travelled down to celebrate their 18 th anniversary.
Teresa said: 'We were both at Loch Lomond 29 years ago, but we weren't together back then. We were there separately, and this is the first time seeing them together, and this is our 18 th anniversary celebration.
'The bonus is we won hospitality tickets and an apartment for two nights, which is brilliant.
John added: 'It's just as well Teresa and I didn't meet at Loch Lomond because I would have been out my t**s and we wouldn't be together.
'We came down yesterday. It's such a friendly atmosphere here. We have waited a whole year for this.'
Banker, Yusuke and Beveridge company worker Yoshiki, both 25, travelled from Kagoshima, Japan.
Yusuke said: 'We could not get tickets for the tour in Japan, so we come here.
'It's very good here. It is very hot. We had been told to expect rain and clouds so this is surprising for us.
'The scenery in Scotland is very good. It is different for London. It is more beautiful.
'This is the first time for us and the best song will be Morning Glory.'
Agave spirit brand owner Alan Subert, 36, arrived from Vera Cruz, Mexico with friends, photographer Navila Alcaraz, 35, oil industry worker Hugo Ortega, 34, and finance worker Ricky Low, 32, from Columbia.
Alan said: 'We tried to purchase tickets and got them at 2am for Edinburgh. It's the first time in Europe for all of us. This is the main event. We are very excited to be here.'
They met Mexican restaurant owner Baruc Rodriguez, 37, from Berlin.
Baruc, originally from Mexico, donned a kilt for the occasion. He said: 'I got a few days off to spend time with my friends. It has cost us more than expected to be here but who cares? We arrived yesterday.'
Chris Dixon, 16, from Paisley, said: 'I came with my girlfriend. It's very exciting. I can't wait to hear Morning Glory, Acquiesce and Cigarettes and Alcohol. My mum got the tickets for us on resale which cost £250 each.'
Archive manager Theresa McLeod, 48, and Lexy Gunn, 14, travelled from Wick.
'I originally had tickets for Friday through my brother and my partner who is Lexy's dad managed to get tickets for Tuesday as well.
'I gave up the Friday to come on Tuesday and because I'm older I remember them from different festivals. Lexy has grown up with her dad listening to Oasis so it's a different experience for her.'
Royal Corps of Signals Corporal Troy McGonigal, 30, from Beith, Ayrshire, said: 'I drove here on Sunday from Aldershot to come with my twin brother, Jordan.
'Last year I spent six months in Somalia. I listened to Half the World Away every single day counting down to one less day each time before I can go home and see my mum and my family.
'Our dad is from Manchester, My brother and I were born a stone's throw away from Murrayfield so this is a home from home. It's also a once in a lifetime thing for us because it could be the last time Oasis play Scotland.
'I've listened to them since I was 10 years old and I can play every song on guitar. I'll start crying when I see the show.'
Pharmaceuticals worker Grant Taylor, 43, from Irvine, arrived with his son Evan, 10.
Evan said: 'I'm buzzing. I started listening to Oasis when I was seven and we got tickets last year. It will be mental. I am looking forward to Cigarettes & Alcohol and Live Forever.'
Grant said: 'I saw them at Hampden in 2005. We stood on the hills when they played Irvine Beach and tried to hear it but it was lashing down.
'We got tickets for this in the pre-sale before everybody else was struggling with Ticketmaster's site crashing. I'm looking forward to Cast, Richard Ashcroft and Oasis and will be reliving my youth. This will blow us away.'
The Gallagher brothers will be occupied with the tour until the end of the year, with performances scheduled up to late November. The final night of their tour is November 23 in Brazil.
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