Quote Originally Posted by AcuteEnigma View Post
Jeez! How mean! Lord Sempill worked for years to get that first event off the ground. Then the Great Recession happened and economies all over the western world were in the depths of despair by the time of the Gathering 2009. Thousands of people had a wonderful time. Sure some things went wrong, but that is always the case with big events and especially on the first run.

As for the workers who did not get paid - shame on the City of Edinburgh which took in all the profits.

As for calling him nasty names, please do that in the privacy of your own home?

Julie
With all respect, Julie, that is far too simplistic and naive.

Lord Sempill made numerous basic managerial mistakes and the whole project was riddled with wishful thinking.

Right from day one, the numbers did not add up. He had ample opportunity, long before every thing was set in stone, to rectify things - but did not.

Too many little people were left with large debts because they believed his promises.

Was he out of his depth - Probably.

Should he be allowed to do it again - No.

Regards

Chas