Oasis Edinburgh Friday forecast as 200,000 fans head to Murrayfield
Oasis Live '25 has officially arrived in Scotland and fans are counting down the hours until Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher take to the stage at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh to kick off the first of three sold-out concerts.
The legendary Britpop band will perform in the Scottish capital today, Friday, August 8 for the first time in 16 years. More than 67,000 people will descend on the venue - bucket hats, parka jackets, and Adidas Sambas in tow.
But what is the weather to be like? It is arguably one of the biggest questions concert-goers will be asking. After all, indie rock heads need to know whether to pack an umbrella or sun cream - or both.
Those headed to Edinburgh on Friday are in luck, as the first of the brothers' gigs is set to welcome some sunshine and mild - but not hot - temperatures.
According to the Met Office, Edinburgh's mercury will peak at a comfortable 19C as doors open for the gig at 5pm.
However, the feels like temperature is 15C, so if you want to pack a light cardigan or jumper, feel free.
The national weather agency describes the evening in that neck of the woods as "largely dry, starting the night with some lengthy clear spells". The minimum temperature will be 13C, so not too bad.
There's a very low chance of rain, so you don't need to prioritise bringing an umbrella.
And just as well, because they're on the contraband list of items for Murrayfield anyway.
It is important to note that the UV levels are expected to be high, so slathering on a bit of sun cream ahead of the gig is a good idea. Taking other precautions against the rays such as wearing sunglasses and hat is a shout, too.
Those with hay fever should not fear, as pollen levels are to be low all weekend. That means you can belt out as many songs as you like without fear of collapsing into a sneezing fit.
Met Office Meteorologist Clare Nasir describes Friday, August 8, as a "mostly fine day, a mix of cloud and sunshine, mostly dry, and temperatures reflecting that, feeling warm yet again in those brighter moments."
But while temperatures are to be mild in Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire will be the toastiest spot in Scotland at 20C on Friday, according to the weather expert.
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Overall, the weather is to be pleasant on all three days of the gig, with Tuesday to be particularly warm. The Record is providing a day-by-day breakdown of the forecast, so check back in if you are heading to the gig another day.
The uptick in warm weather comes after Storm Floris caused major disruption on Monday, August 4.
Many Scots homes lost power and a severe amber wind warning was issued for most of the country.
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