'This is the first time this summit is interesting'

Listen to what Geldof had to say (mp3)

Bob Geldof arrives in Edinburgh today. Photograph: Sean Clarke

As is the way of things in Edinburgh this week, the 3.50pm Virgin arrival that brought Bob Geldof to the city was welcomed by a lone bagpiper playing Scotland the Brave and a five-piece Ghanaian drum band. Some would say it was the best music Geldof made a public appearance to.