Oasis fans have travelled across the globe to attend the final Scottish show of the Gallagher brothers reunion tour at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium. Over 200,000 fans will have caught the Scottish leg when the curtain comes down tonight, with thousands heading to the capital from Japan, Mexico, South Korea and Colombia.
The band's first Scottish performances in 16 years drew approximately 70,000 fans for Tuesday's finale, according to Edinburgh Live. Exceptional heat reaching 26°C created sweltering conditions that fans embraced as part of the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
International pilgrimage
Among the fans 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."
Japanese banker Yusuke and beveridge company worker Yoshiki, both 25, travelled from Kagoshima after failing to secure tickets for their home country. 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."
Agave spirit brand owner Alan Subert, 36, arrived from Vera Cruz, Mexico with photographer Navila Alcaraz, 35, oil industry worker Hugo Ortega, 34, and Colombian finance worker Ricky Low, 32. 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."
Scottish fans celebrate
Many Scottish attendees combined the concert with family experiences and personal milestones. Aberdeen couple Scott, 47, and Vicky Reid, 46, brought daughters Aimee, 19, and Callie, 16. 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."
Store manager John McAllister, 49, and wife Teresa, 47, from Aberdeen used the concert to celebrate their 18th 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 18th anniversary celebration."
Royal Corps of Signals Corporal Troy McGonigal, 30, drove from Aldershot to attend with his twin brother Jordan. Troy said: "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."
Weather enhances atmosphere
The exceptional heat became part of the concert experience rather than a deterrent. Council worker Olly, 27, from Carlisle, attending his third show of the tour, said: "Everyone is having a good time, but I can't believe the weather. It's sweltering in Edinburgh."
Fans repeatedly expressed surprise at the conditions, with Japanese visitors particularly noting the contrast to their expectations. The atmosphere remained electric despite the challenging temperatures, with early arrivals securing prime positions hours before the show.
Tour continues globally
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.
Edinburgh Live reports the band officially celebrated the Scottish shows through social media "postcards," turning viral moments into lasting memories. The successful Edinburgh finale demonstrated the reunion tour's ability to unite generations and nationalities in celebration of the brothers' reconciliation after their 2009 split.
Sources used: "Daily Record", "Edinburgh Live" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
