Murrayfield Stadium

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Murrayfield Stadium for the EIF 2022 Opening Event, MACRO
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EG
Venue details
Street
Roseburn Street
Postcode
EH12 5PJ
Edinburgh Area
Telephone (info)
0131 346 5000
Telephone (box office)
0131 346 5250
About the venue

Murrayfield Stadium (also known as Scottish Gas Murrayfield after its current sponsor, and BT Murrayfield after its previous sponsor) is the home of Scotland's national rugby team, but also hosts other sports events, concerts, and sevens rugby tournaments. 

Murrayfield opened on 21 March 1925, when a crowd of 70,000 watching a dramatic game where Scotland beat England 14-11 securing the nation's first ever Grand Slam.

The rousing Murrayfield atmosphere is often cited by sports commentators as being an important boost to the home team, especially in competitions against the "Auld Enemy".

While Murrayfield remains "the home of Scottish rugby" it has also hosted fixtures for competitions involving the round ball, American football, hockey, lacrosse, as well as rock concerts, highland games, and corporate hospitality events.

The all-seater stadium has a capacity of 67,800.

Getting there

Murrayfield Stadium has its own tram stop, with trams coming west from the direction of the airport, from Leith, and the city centre. 

Murrayfield is also well served by Lothian Buses.

Haymarket Train Station is about a 20-minute walk away.

You  can walk to Murrayfield Stadium from the city centre in around 40 minutes, alongside the main road. You can also walk by way of the Water of Leith as far as the Roseburn exit, which is near to the stadium.

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