The reality, the Scotland Rave scene kicks like a mule, the people make you feel like a family member and they've got the rave scene down to a T and believe me Scotland can rave in fine style.

When you finally reach your destination after several hours and several hundred miles of driving the last thing you want is the night to be a total let down, this night turned out to be the absolute opposite.  There were no problems getting in,  I was tapped down but for a change I didn't have to turn out my pockets,  however I had to get rid of my chewing gum but this was stated on the ticket.  The rave was inside an exhibition centre and when you got inside you realised how big it really was.

We took a walk round, the main arena was curtained off, there was a large chill out area, serving hot and cold drinks, a large merchandising stall, a bouncy castle, waltzers and some other 'mash yer head' rides - and a first aid room.

We then turned out attention to the lights and stage, it was obvious that Rezerection really had put a lot of thought into this as both were totally spot on.  By this time the rave's atmosphere was really rising and thought it was time to put the old Scottish rave myth to test, and like I said the myth is bullshit.  The people were great, really friendly and were all  adding electric to the atmosphere and really showing how much they enjoyed raving.

The music was very techno like at first but changed as the DJs swapped over.  Whilst the DJ's were on, the stage was never empty,  jugglers, dancers and fire breathing jugglers - WOW! But no crowd on the stage and we have to agree it was better for that, I was beginning to think the night couldn't get any better when it did.  The 2nd live PA was announced, me and Paul 'Rushed' to the front and 'Rushed' even quicker when on came N Joi, we just stood and watched them, Gobsmacked.  (In my opinion it is an insult to dance when N Joi are playing, they're just so amazing all you can do is watch them).  The music they played was brilliant but the two dancers work can't be described, it is an experience in itself to see and feel what they are doing.  Ratpack followed them on stage,  I know Ratpack are very highly rated but in my eyes no live PA can follow on from N-Joi and produce the same atmosphere - no disrespect to Ratpack.

There were two male and female, toilets, which were alternatively closed and cleaned which I think was really good. There were trained first aid staff on the premises to make sure any casualties could be dealt with quickly and properly.  The security, well I fell in love with them!  They were ALL great and just as friendly as the ravers, they all had time to stand and make sure you were having a great time, this isn't exactly a plug but Rock Steady Security really is Raver friendly and know how a rave should be secured.  now as you might have gathered our night was absolutely spot on, bar one thing, the state of the floor.  When you got outside into the daylight your footwear looked like you'd been dancing on a open field covered in mud.  I dare say many a good pair of trainers were ruined including mine and Pauls.  Other than that I can safely say that this was the best night I've ever had and well worth 200 miles,  I just didn't want to leave at the end.  Rezerection events aren't for the rave that goes out to get out of their head, dance and go home, they're for the raver that wants to go out, have a great time, meet the best people and truly be amazed by a rave organisation that put on a show not just DJ's and lights.     -  DJ Spin