Can you tour Murrayfield?
Take one of our guided tours which are available from Monday to Saturday at 11am and 2.30pm. The tour start location is at the Scottish Rugby Store in the West stand of the stadium where you will be met by a tour guide – the tour lasts 90 minutes approximately.
Has Murrayfield got under pitch heating?
The pitch profile is a modern, free draining fibresand, with undersoil heating that is often on for long periods during the winter months. “Soil and air temperatures in the stadium can often be 10-15 degrees lower than other national stadiums in the UK,” John states.
Why is Murrayfield called Murrayfield?
History. The name comes from the estate of Archibald Murray who built Murrayfield House for himself in 1735 on the south-facing slopes over the area. Archibald Murray bought the land from Nisbet of Dean in 1733; it was previously Nisbet’s Park.
What is the highest attendance at Murrayfield stadium?
104,000
Murrayfield Stadium
| Owner | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Operator | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Capacity | 67,144 |
| Record attendance | 104,000 (1975 Five Nations – Scotland vs Wales) |
| Construction |
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How many people does the Murrayfield stadium seat?
67,144
Murrayfield Stadium/Capacity
BT Murrayfield Stadium has a seated capacity of 67,144 (the largest in Scotland) and is the home of Scottish rugby.
Where is Hearts FC football ground?
Tynecastle Park
Heart of Midlothian F.C./Arenas/Stadiums
Tynecastle Park is a football stadium in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, which is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Heart of Midlothian (Hearts). It has also hosted Scotland international matches, and been used as a neutral venue for Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup semi-finals.
What is the largest sports stadium in Scotland?
Celtic Park
Current stadiums
| # | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic Park | 60,411 |
| 2 | Hampden Park | 51,866 |
| 3 | Ibrox Stadium | 50,817 |
| 4 | Pittodrie Stadium | 20,866 |
How old is Murrayfield?
96c. 1925
Murrayfield Stadium/Age
Is Murrayfield a nice place to live?
An attractive suburb close to the city centre Murrayfield is an affluent area established as one of the most sought after suburbs of Edinburgh. There are a wealth of independent cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy, including The Murrayfield Hotel a popular spot for Sunday lunch.
Can you drink alcohol at Murrayfield?
Since 1984 alcoholic drinks have been on sale only at beer tents outside the Murrayfield ground during games. Under Scots law alcohol is banned from all football grounds and all international matches at Murrayfield. The legislation was introduced after a riot at a Celtic v Rangers game in 1980.