Carnival 56 gets underway in Dundee
The two-day music festival takes place at the city’s Camperdown Park
Last updated 12th Aug 2017
Carnival 56 has arrived.
After months of waiting, Dundee's newest festival is underway at Camperdown Park.
Around 20,000 music fans are expected to pass through the gates over the weekend.
Festival director, Craig Blyth, with what's going on..
If you are heading to the event, you are being reminded that there will be a police presence in the area throughout the weekend. Bag searches and other restrictions will be in operation.
Dundee area commander, Chief Inspector Nicky Russell:
With such a high number of festival-goers expected, organisers are encouraging people to leave the car behind.
There will be regular buses going to and from the site and the city centre throughout the weekend.