Julian Cope presents Head Heritage

There is actually a 'middle way' through all of this, it would have to be restricting numbers within the actual stone circle to whatever was deemed a sensible number and also to allow the summer solstice to be observed over three evenings/days between sunset and sunrise.

Perhaps some sort of lottery with a given number of places allocated to those groups who feel they should have ceremonial access. Everyone else could congregate outside the circle for their celebrations.

Not ideal for those who miss out but at least a compromise.

Just out of interest, does anyone know how places are allocated to people at Newgrange and Maes Howe at the winter solstice?