The charity behind the Scottish Game Fair is fighting to compensate supporters who were left out of pocket following the cancellation of this year’s event.
Almost 40,000 people had been expected to visit Scone Palace for the annual showcase of outdoor pursuits and conservation, only for the fair to be curtailed by the weather.
The decision forced on the Scottish Game and Conservancy Trust last month left organisers devastated and disappointed trade stand holders.
For weeks the charity has been attempting to hammer out an agreement with loss adjustors only to find that they have been inundated with requests from organisers of events hit by the weather across the UK.
The delays have been a cause for concern but a spokeswoman for the Scottish Game and Conservancy Trust said the charity had finally been in a position to have the first in-depth consultation with its loss adjuster.
That could now mean supporters receiving compensation for the trade lost following the three-day event’s cancellation after just one day.
”It was made very clear to us that, based upon the terms and conditions applicable to trade stand holders, contractually we are not legally obliged to offer any refunds,” the spokeswoman said.
”However, as a result of the discussions and our representations on behalf of our valued trade stand holders, we hope to be in a position to offer refunds to a level yet to be agreed.
”We ask that they please bear with us whilst we continue in our negotiations.
”This is not the only claim with which the loss adjuster and underwriters are dealing following the exceptional recent weather.
”We anticipate details of any refunds will be made through individual contact with trade stand holders from mid-August.”
The trust has also announced a series of options for members of the public who bought tickets for the event.
The Scottish Game Fair has grown to become one of the country’s top summer events and is extremely well supported by the public.
And despite their 2012 disappointment, organisers are already looking forward to a successful 25th anniversary fair in 2013.