Oasis mania has swept the city as the Mancunian rock legends gear up to play their final Scottish concert in Edinburgh.
An estimated 70,000 fans are once again heading to Murrayfield on Tuesday.
At Fettes police station in Edinburgh, preparations are under way for the third day of their Scottish run.
A major police operation has been in place throughout the weekend, deploying helicopters and drones to monitor the crowds and ensure public safety from the skies.
Superintendent David Robertson told STV News: “This really is an example of Police Scotland maximising our use of emerging technology to support the public and deliver major events with a real focus on public safety.
“I’ve been policing events for many years. Previously, we relied on fixed local authority CCTVs, which are invaluable.But drone and helicopter allow a versatile, agile approach to really understand what’s going on the ground, deploy resources more accurately and responsively to address any emerging threats.”
STV NewsHe added: “It gives me a great degree of confidence, being able to recognise the impact of any particular event.
“It shows the effective delivery of multi-agency planning – but we can’t be complacent.”
The operation is coordinated from the Multi-Agency Co-ordination Centre (MACC), a dedicated command hub also used during events such as the death of Queen Elizabeth II and Edinburgh’s Bonfire Night celebrations.
Police Scotland, British Transport Police, the City of Edinburgh Council, and Murrayfield Stadium have worked closely for months to plan and coordinate security operations for the event.
Mr Robertson said the force’s use of drones has increased over the last few years to support a range of different police operations, such as major events, missing people and anti-social behaviour.
“It’s important that we gather intel from a range of sources to assess emerging threats and risks.
“The use of drone and helicopter gives us a perspective we didn’t have before, particularly around crowd dynamics. All of our commanders are able to receive feeds from drones into mobile devices.
“We take the feed from the ground, stadium and the view from the air for a broader perspective.”
The concerts have been a landmark moment for fans, marking the first time Liam and Noel Gallagher performed together in Scotland since the band split in 2009.
Figures show the gigs are set to generate a total of £124m in spending within Edinburgh’s economy.
STV NewsPolice have hailed the weekend as a success, with a total of three arrests for minor disorder on Friday and no arrests on Saturday.
“We saw a great atmosphere. Close to 70,000 came to see a globally significant act,” Mr Roberston said.
“People were out to have a good time – and the small number of arrests really shows the good nature of fans attending the concert. I think that’s fantastic.”
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