Oasis at Murrayfield LIVE: Oasis fans begin to flood into Murrayfield for legendary band's Scots comeback
FEELIN' SUPERSONIC Oasis at Murrayfield LIVE: Oasis fans begin to flood into Murrayfield for legendary band's Scots comeback
TENS of thousands of Oasis fans have begun to flood into Murrayfield for what will be the biggest rock shows Scotland has seen in decades.
More than 210,000 will hit the streets of Edinburgh over the next few days for the "once-in-a-lifetime" chance to watch the rockers' first Scots concerts in 16 years.
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Pals Amber-Leigh and Sarah were among the first to hit this city venue ahead of the show
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Sarah is excited to see Oasis for the first time tonight
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A bunch of fans in good spirits after journey down from Aberdeen
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Around 200,000 will gather in the capital for the "once-in-a-lifetime" chance
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Thousands of gig-goers are flocking to the capital now, including huge queues of punters forming at Glasgow Queen Street to make the journey through.
It emerged earlier that pubs have stocked up on "the most beer they've ever had" in anticipation of thousands of thirsty Oasis fans.
Queues continued to snake outside the Oasis pop-up store in the capital yesterday ahead of the concerts tonight, tomorrow and next Tuesday.
Revellers snapped up bucket hats and retro shirts to wear to the shows at the home of Scottish rugby - as well as souvenir vinyl records and limited-edition tour posters.
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Others flocked to merchandise stalls already set up at the stadium.
Tickets on resale site Viagogo were being flogged for up to £2,500.
Gates are due to open at 5pm before support act Cast take to the stage an hour later.
Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft is due on at 7pm before Oasis's entrance at 8pm.
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Following Oasis's sell-out dates in Cardiff, Manchester and London, the wait is finally over for fans in Scotland.
Here, we'll bring you all the latest major Oasis updates as their historic tour takes to the stage in Edinburgh.
Oasis superfans form huge queue down Scots street to bag gig merch as buzz around Edinburgh shows begins
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