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GETTING THERE SET FOR SEVENS
Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby, is the venue for the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens. Set just west of Edinburgh’s city centre, the stadium rises up against the backdrop of Edinburgh’s historic skyline and is easily accessible by all forms of transport.
A QUICK TOUR  Murrayfield Stadium is built on the site of the Edinburgh Polo Club, founded in the 1880s. During the Depression, the Club was forced to close and the 19 acres of land were sold to the Scottish Rugby Union in 1922.
Terracing and other facilities were built and the Scotland rugby team ran out onto the turf for the first time on 21 March 1925. During the Second World War, the stadium was taken over by the Royal Army Service Corps and used as a supply depot.  Following the end of hostilities, the stadium was upgraded and, in 1959, one of the earliest sub-soil heating systems was installed. This ‘electric blanket’ was updated in 1991, following further renovation to the ground and construction of new stands that continued until 1995.
Though the ‘old’ Murrayfield set a world record, at the time, for the number of spectators at a match – 104,000 saw Scotland beat Wales 12-10 in 1975 – these days, attendance is restricted to 67,500 enjoying the best of Scottish hospitality at a spectacular venue. So come along and join the fun! BY CAR Coming to Murrayfield by car...why not try Tripshare?
Car /coach parking: There is no public parking available at Murrayfield Stadium with the exception of disabled blue badge holders who also must have a pass issued by Murrayfield Stadium (see below). There are a number of parking restrictions in place around the stadium on match days. Supporters arriving in private vehicles are advised to use the two park and ride facilities to the west of the city, which are around a 15 minute bus ride from the stadium: • Hermiston park and ride is situated to the west of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass on the A71 Calder Road. There are 500 parking spaces with a bus taking you near to the stadium every 10 minutes. • Ingliston park and ride is situated to the west of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass on the A8 at Edinburgh Airport and has 1000 parking spaces with a frequent bus service taking you directly to the stadium. The cost of the bus from both park and rides is £1.20 single and £0.70 concessions. Limited on-street parking may be found outside the parking restrictions, approximately 1 mile from the stadium. Supporters’ Coaches: Those attending the event will be parked in two areas, the A8 Corstorphine Road and the A71 Gorgie Road. Drivers will be directed to specific parking areas – these will be highlighted on maps which can be downloaded. All supporters’ coaches approaching from the M8 should follow signs for the A71 City Centre or the A8 City Centre from Hermiston Junction (1) of the M8 where you will be directed to parking areas (approx 3 miles from here). Supporters approaching Edinburgh from the South should join the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, follow signs for Edinburgh Airport, then leave the City Bypass at either the A71 Calder Junction or the A8 at Gogar Roundabout and follow signs from these points. After approximately 2 miles you will be directed where to park. These areas are between 5 and 10 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Please note that supporters’ coaches should not arrive for parking until 2pm on Saturday 23 May. Public transport / walking from city centre: There are a number of public transport services from the city centre that pass the stadium (see Lothian buses web site). Supporters walking from the city centre should follow the A8 (Princes Street) route westbound which takes you to Roseburn Street where the turnstiles are situated (approx 30 minutes’ walk). Haymarket railway station is situated 15 minutes’ walk from the stadium and Waverley Station is approximately 30 to 40 minutes’ walk. Disabled parking: This is allocated to Scottish Rugby disabled pass holders on advance application only to the Ticket Centre. There will be no access to the disabled parking area to supporters without the required Scottish Rugby pass. Those with Scottish Rugby Disabled Car Park passes must also display their blue badge. Please enter via Riversdale Crescent and then follow directions from the stewards. BY RAILWaverley (Edinburgh) or Haymarket Station
Both stations are a short bus or taxi ride from the stadium. Murrayfield is approximately 20 minutes’ walk from Haymarket Station.
National rail Enquiry Line - 08457 484 950: or log on to www.nationalrail.co.uk  BY BUS
Click here to download a Murrayfield Bus Route Map (PDF File)
Local
Lothian Buses - (0131) 555 6363 www.lothianbuses.co.uk
Lothian Buses also runs the Airlink service (buses run at least every 10 minutes all day, every day) that connects the Airport with Murrayfield. Details of the service are available at www.fly-by-bus.com.
Two Park and Ride sites are available at both Hermiston and Ingliston. Hermiston is served by service 25 that runs every 10 minutes to Gorgie, Ingliston is served by service X48 to Murrayfield. All services, including Airlink, have extra services added to cope with match day demand.
National
Scottish City Link - 08705 50 50 50 or log on to www.citylink.co.uk BY AIREdinburgh Airport is approximately 20 minutes drive from Murrayfield. www.edinburghairport.com BY TAXI City Cabs - (0131) 228 1211
Radio Cabs - (0131) 225 9000
Central Taxis - (0131) 229 2468
* These instructions are provided only as a guide. All routes are not necessarily the fastest or shortest means possible but are among the easiest to follow. Possible traffic and maintenance works should be taken into consideration when planning your journey. Murrayfield Stadium - Disabled Access - Lift and ramped access to all disabled seating areas
- Conveniently placed separate adapted toilets
- 124 dedicated disabled seats
- Disabled Parking (match day and non-match days)
- Lift access and hearing loops in hospitality suites and office reception
Murrayfield Stadium, the home of Scottish Rugby is situated in Edinburgh's west end. The facilities for wheelchair users have been thought out well, with 124 dedicated disabled seats and many well placed separate adapted toilets close to all reserved areas. All areas are well signed (marked for future development).
Ticket information can be provided in Braille, large print and colour schemes.
Parking on non-match days is available via gate B on Roseburn Street. There is a plan to add some disabled spaces on the access roads within the stadium around the ground.
Parking on an event day is via the gate situated at the end of Baird Drive, to the west of the ground. There is a charge for non pre-registered disabled patrons parking on event days. Disabled parking is at the front of the car park, which is on the training pitches next to the stadium. A short wheel or walk across porta-path is required to the designated wheelchair access gate. Access can, if required, be gained through any other gate around the ground that is attended by a steward. Parking attendants are on hand to assist and check that only disabled badge holders gain access to the disabled parking area.
All disabled seating is in the west stand. There are a number of trackside seats available for wheelchair users and their companions which are accessible via wide ramps.
There are also wheelchair accessible seats on the first tier of the west stand. These are accessible via three lifts: one is situated immediately opposite the designated wheelchair access gate in the west stand and the other two are situated in the center of the north and south stands. A limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan but must be booked in advance. At all Murrayfield events, there are stewards to direct and assist disabled guests and there is also a disabled liaison officer - himself a wheelchair user!
Separate adapted toilets are placed very close to the reserved seating on the first tier of the west stand. The separate adapted toilets on the ground floor are within the west stand at the top of the wheelchair accessible ramps. A walk or wheel of around 50 metres is required depending on your seating position. All of these toilets have wheelchair access and arm pulls and future refurbishment of the facilities is planned.
All the conference and hospitality suites have excellent facilities. They include hearing loops, adapted toilets and are fully wheelchair accessible. Access to the suites is via the lifts previously mentioned, depending on the area of the stadium you are wishing to access. The main office reception also has a hearing loop.
Catering on match days is provided mainly by kiosks on the concourse around the west side of the stadium. There are also some corporate catering provisions in the car park behind the north stand. This is usually in a marquee and is across a gravel car park. Accessible matting can be installed. Vendors do attend the disabled areas to take orders.
Murrayfield stadium has recently undergone an accessibility audit. As a result a plan is in place to make further reasonable adjustments to accessibility in order to ensure compliance to the Disability Discrimination Act.
For further information about disabled access to Murrayfield stadium, Scottish Rugby and ticket information, please email
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Murrayfield Stadium
Scottish Rugby
Murrayfield
Edinburgh
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