The stadium has stood proudly over the west of Edinburgh since 1925 and is the home of Scottish Rugby Union. It is the largest stadium in Scotland, and the fifth biggest in the United Kingdom, holding just over 67,000 fans at full capacity. The stadium hosts the majority of Scotland’s home rugby test matches, as well as other sporting fixtures and concerts.
The stadium was built for, and is mostly used as a rugby union ground, although in the past it has hosted other sporting events. Most commonly, the other events it has hosted have been football matches. Notably Heart of Midlothian FC (Hearts) and Hibernian (Hibs) have both played against FC Barcelona at the ground. Hearts v Barcelona attracted 58,000 fans to be the most attended Edinburgh football match in over 50 years.
Popular music acts have stopped on tour at Murrayfield on multiple occasions. Most notably, David Bowie, Tina Turner, U2, Oasis, and the Rolling Stones have played at Murrayfield on various occasions. It was also the location of the final Live 8 concert in 2005.
Murrayfield Stadium boasts incredible hospitality for guests to who wish to enjoy the game in style. In the Thistle Suite, expect champagne receptions, star Rugby guests and a fully inclusive bar. Fine dining before and after the game seals the deal.
