Selfie sticks banned at latest T in the Park festival

Selfie sticks and flagpoles have been banned from this year's T in the Park festival, which will get under way at Strathallan estate next weekend.

The music event is gearing up for its first year at Strathallan following a lengthy planning battle.

Festival bosses issued advice for revellers, including a rule that selfie sticks should be left at home.

Other banned items include flagpoles and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.

Selfie sticks have recently been banned from Wimbledon and Disney World amid fears over safety and "nuisance value".

Flares, fireworks, laser pens, air horns and so-called "legal highs" are all also prohibited at T in the Park, and possession could see festival-goers ejected from the site.

The festival is being held at the Strathallan Castle estate for the first time, after leaving its long-time home at Balado due to concerns over an oil pipeline running under that site.

Selfie sticks have been banned from a number of major venues and events, including Wimbledon

The choice of Strathallan sparked controversy with some local residents, with the event only winning planning permission in May and a public entertainment licence last month.

Festival organisers DF Concerts urged revellers to "leave no trace of yourself when you leave", "respect the locals" and "respect the environment and wildlife".

Police Scotland's event commander for the festival, divisional commander Ch Supt Eddie Smith, said his focus was on delivering "a safe and successful T in the Park at its new home".

He said: "I want to reassure local residents that Police Scotland will be working hard with DF Concerts and our partner agencies to minimise disruption and create a safe environment for all.

"We want everyone to enjoy the event and have a positive experience. However, Police Scotland will not tolerate any criminality, including the carrying or dealing of drugs."

The event runs from 10 to 12 July, with acts performing including The Libertines, Kasabian, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Prodigy and David Guetta.

The festival is being held at the Strathallan estate for the first time