Legendary DJ Carl Cox admits he is disappointed he won't get to play one last set at the now defunct Glasgow nightclub The Arches...

But the techno pioneer knows the Scottish crowd will make the party regardless.

The 53-year-old Ibiza legend was due to be in new surroundings as he was expected to return to Scotland this week to play the o2 Academy in Glasgow on Friday, August 28.

Promoters Colours, however, advised that Cox would not be able to travel due to a broken ankle.

The show will go ahead with John Digweed, and the Evening Times spoke to Cox ahead of his appearance when he was expected to play.  

The veteran of acid house said he had some phenomenal nights at the former nightspot but it is now time for something new.

He said: "All good things come to an end. The Arches for me was always something special when I played.

"I did become a patron of the Arches and there is a great history with me being there.

"I remember in the early days of playing in the 90s for Slam with Laurent Garnier and Jeff Mills, and then of course for Colours.

"A soon as my name was synonymous for playing down there, people were like we're going and it was rammed every single time."

He added: "I kind of like the idea that they kept moving the DJ booth around. I would walk into The Arches and go where is it now?

"I am going to miss all that, and I was really looking forward to going back to The Arches one more time and I wasn't even able to do that.

"That is going to be a bit of a shame that I wasn't able to close it out in the way I would have liked.

"But hopefully the memories of The Arches will always live on. I have had some phenomenal nights in that place."

Those phenomenal nights were no doubt down to the Scottish Crowd who Cox admits is one of the best in the world.

He said: "I have always said no matter what that people make the party. Without the people, the room is just a room.

"The Arches is no longer and we have moved on from that, and I will be coming down to perform anyway.

"It might even be a better party because it will be fresh, new and exciting for all of us."

He added: "No matter where I play in Scotland, it has always been the best it can possibly be. The Scottish crowd just go for it, they are just in it.

"As hard as I wanna go and as soft as I wanna go, the crowd follow me.

"They are a great crowd to play for and that is one of the best scenarios you can ever have."

Cox, originally from Brighton, resides in Ibiza where he is known for his legendary night at Space nightclub which has been going for 14 years.

This season has been one of the most successful yet which proves just how popular the DJ is.

He said: "Every year it is so exciting and well received by everyone...it has been an amazing journey.

"It has been one of the biggest seasons to date at Space, we have closed the doors on our night four times already.

"It is the most we have ever done in a season and we aren't even over yet"

When he is not playing, Cox likes to watch Coronation Street, ride his motorbike, and catch up with friends and family.

He enjoys dinner parties but given his experience of Scottish cuisine, it is highly unlikely haggis will be on the menu.

He explained: "I did get sick on haggis once. I was taken to go get haggis and a deep fried Mars bar. I was like OK lets try this

"Then eventually my stomach didn't take to the haggis so well so I haven't had that again."

Given just how much he has achieved, Cox admits that he would like to kick back and enjoy life a bit more.

He said: "I think I have done as much as humanly possible to add to and nurture this scene.

"I am still working hard but I am still happy with what I am achieving. I am not sure I want much more than that to be honest with you

"I would like to kind of kick back, and try and enjoy my life a bit more.

"Most of the time I am either in a nightclub, hotel room or on a airplane."

Catch John Digweed at Glasgow's o2 Academy on Friday, August 28. Tickets from £24.50.

For more, visit http://colours.co.uk