First Campers Arrive at T in the Park's New Home

The gates at Strathallan Castle are opening to T in the Park fans for the first time

Published 9th Jul 2015

The sun is shining on Strathallan Castle as T in the Park's welcomes festival fans to its new home.

The gates open to campers this afternoon - with the party set to get into full swing tomorrow when the first bands take to the stage.

The site will host the event for the first time after it was forced to move from Balado due to health and safety fears.

But festival director Geoff Ellis believes their new home will find favour with revellers:

Police have been issuing advice for those heading to Strathallan for the next few days and have already warned about the dangers and consequences of trying to bring drugs into the festival.

Chief Superintendent Eddie Smith is also urging people to make the most of public transport:

While many music lovers have come from far and wide to Perthshire, one person who hasn't had to travel too far is 20 year old Liam Roberts.

His parents own the Strathallan Castle Site: