The organisers of Edinburgh’s Oktoberfest had to pour away 7000 litres of beer after events were cancelled over Storm Amy, which swept across Scotland last weekend.
The annual festival featuring German beer, food and live music had been due to take place in a large tent in a park from Friday to Sunday.
However, on Friday evening, the organisers announced that the closure of the park “due to extreme weather” meant the events on Friday and Saturday had been cancelled.
Storm Amy brought heavy rain and winds of up to 160km/h to Scotland from Friday and into the weekend, causing widespread disruption to transport and power networks.
On Monday, the festival organisers said the event would be rolled over to next year, with ticket holders set to be contacted by email
“We were not prepared for this, no insurance, and now have to destroy 7000 litres of good beer, thousands of bratwurst and schnitzel and much more. We wish we could distribute it to you all,” the email said.
“But let’s fight the wind together. Next year, we will bring fresh beer and make the best party ever with all of you.”
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