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Storm Amy sees festival organisers pour away 7,000 litres of beer
Organisers of the Edinburgh Oktoberfest were forced to pour away 7,000 litres of beer due to event cancellations caused by Storm Amy, impacting the popular beer festival in Scotland.
- Storm Amy led to the cancellation of the Edinburgh Oktoberfest, a popular annual beer festival, resulting in the disposal of 7,000 litres of beer.
- The festival, known for its German beer, bratwurst, and schnitzel, was scheduled to take place in a large tent at Princes Street Gardens.
- The event's cancellation highlights the challenges faced by outdoor festivals in Scotland, particularly during adverse weather conditions like those brought by Storm Amy.
Why It Matters
The pouring away of 7,000 litres of beer represents a significant loss for the Edinburgh Oktoberfest, reflecting the vulnerability of outdoor events to unpredictable weather. This incident underscores the need for better contingency planning in the entertainment sector to mitigate such financial losses.