The mammoth task of clearing up the T in the Park site began extra early for organisers this year, as the bin bags came out before the last band left the stage.
While hundreds of event staff work hard to restore order, planning for next year has already begun in earnest.
This year’s event has been hailed as an unqualified success, with the man in charge of policing describing revellers as “stand-out stars.”
“The mood in the venue has been excellent throughout the weekend,” said Chief Superintendent Craig Suttie. “Those who were leaving the site were wet but happy and everyone we have spoken to, including many who were here for the first time, have enjoyed their T in the Park experience.”
A drop in the number of arrests made also highlighted a more positive atmosphere, with crimes of dishonesty halved since 2010, although there was an increase in drugs seizures.
Chief Superintendent Suttie, who is the event commander for Tayside Police, attributed the success of the weekend to the “excellent” planning delivered by the event organisers, the force and other agencies.
He added, “From a policing point of view we, as ever, undertook a great deal of planning for the event and this work was enhanced by the work of our intelligence cell.
“These also married up perfectly with the community style of policing carried out by all our officers and the stewards, who were all superb. Thanks to everyone who played a part in T in the Park 2011 we now look ahead to next year, with planning due to begin shortly.”
Fans eager to get going for next year will be able to get their hands on a limited number of tickets from Thursday.
However, plans for one reveller have already gone awry as firefighters from Tayside Fire and Rescue were called to Balado after a camper van went up in flames on Monday. A unit from Kinross attended just after noon to assist a second appliance that had been on site throughout the weekend.