Oasis fans urged not to travel to Murrayfield Stadium without tickets
READ NEXT: Tom Holland takes selfies with fans on Spider-Man 4 set in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest) City of Edinburgh Council Leader Councillor Jane Meagher, said: "We're urging people to only travel to Murrayfield and the surrounding area if you have a ticket.'
Councillor Meagher went on to ask that concert goers are considerate of residents who live in the area.
She said: 'Excitement is building in Edinburgh for Oasis Live 25 as it's our turn to witness rock history.
'With all of our partners in the city we've been planning for this for some time to make sure we're ready to welcome thousands of Oasis fans over three nights.
'We are keen for everyone to have an enjoyable experience, not only at the show, but on their way before and after. Whilst we relish hosting the biggest and best events and want everyone attending to truly enjoy themselves, it's important that we remember our residents.
'We ask that visitors are considerate and respectful of them whilst enjoying our fantastic capital city."
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The Glasgow Times previously reported that extra trains will run for fans and ScotRail said extra carriages, as well as additional late-night services, will be added to routes heading to and from the capital.
Additional late-night services will operate from Edinburgh to Glasgow, Dundee, Dunblane, and Perth.
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