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They have become a summer staple all over the country, and Scotland's biggest has already clashed with nature lovers amid fears T in the Park could disturb rare ospreys.

Now a research team led by Edinburgh University is to carry out the first study in the UK on how green summer festivals are and how people can minimise the impact on the environment at such events.

They will link up with artists and fans at summer festivals in Scotland, including at Scotland's biggest, T in the Park, to ultimately encourage broader sustainable practices for festivals and in general.