Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
Regards my previous post, here is comment from Lord Sempill who is running the thing as reported in today's paper -

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/to...ing.5472492.jp

Not good news at all.
I hope the dispute is resolved, soon. I think most of us are a tolerant bunch who understands the challenges of running a metropolis. This will be a blimp in our memory I am sure.

I read with interest this quote:
He said: "Obviously, we hope that the council and workforce resolve their dispute as quickly as possible. However, the evidence is that Homecoming is proving an enormous success, which is helping the Capital's entire tourism sector during tough times, and we look forward to a hugely successful Gathering."

Looks like things are turning around for The Gathering. Actually, with the global recession we are in, I think the response is quite good.