Scottish Gas Murrayfield is a stadium in west Edinburgh used for Scotland men’s international rugby matches and events such as concerts. For a visit to Murrayfield Stadium, plan around the event’s own entry instructions and the stadium’s bag rules, and consider taking the tram to the stop opposite the Gatehouse accessible turnstiles.
- Location: west Edinburgh.
- Nearest tram stop: Murrayfield Stadium, opposite the Gatehouse accessible turnstiles.
- Event access: check the ticket provider’s instructions for event-specific timings and ticketing.
- Bag rule: bags larger than A4 dimensions are not allowed, with stated exceptions.
Where Murrayfield Stadium is
Murrayfield Stadium is in west Edinburgh, and its nearest tram stop shares its name. The stop is opposite the Gatehouse accessible turnstiles, making it a useful arrival point if you are travelling by tram.
Tynecastle Park, another Edinburgh football ground, has its own match-day setting, covered in its visitor guide.
The stadium is about a 16-minute walk from Twin Lions, a hotel for stadium visits.
How do you get to Murrayfield Stadium from the hotel?
The stadium’s tram stop is Murrayfield Stadium, directly opposite the Gatehouse accessible turnstiles.
Edinburgh Trams serves the stop. Service restrictions may apply during weekday peak periods and events, so check the live timetable and service updates for your travel date. The tram network can also help with wider journeys around the city; how to get around Edinburgh from Twin Lions is useful context when planning connections.
Tickets, entry and accessible facilities
Event-specific timings and other information are sent nearer the event by the ticket provider. Check your event’s instructions for entry times and ticketing before setting out.
Scottish Rugby’s ticket terms prohibit bags larger than A4 dimensions—30 cm × 21 cm × 21 cm—with exceptions for medical or childcare bags and official VIP merchandise tote bags. All bags are searched before entry, and there is no bag-drop facility at the stadium or nearby.
Umbrellas of any size and externally purchased food or alcohol are not allowed; food required for medical purposes is an exception. Sealed, clear, soft-plastic drink bottles and soft, collapsible reusable water bottles are permitted up to 500 ml. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
There are two accessible turnstiles: one beside the Gatehouse, opposite the tram stop, and another at the North turnstiles beside the Ice Rink. Event-day Accessible Support team members wear pink bibs at both entrances. Scottish Rugby identifies lift access, a Changing Places facility, accessible parking, assistance-dog spaces and a sensory room among its disability-support offerings; some require advance arrangements.
For men’s international matches and concerts, Scottish Rugby operates an event-day Accessible Shuttle for ticket holders who need additional support getting to their seats.
It cannot carry wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and it takes up to four guests at a time; accompanying guests who do not need the buggy are asked to walk alongside it. The distance to pitchside is 275 metres from the Gatehouse accessible entrance and 310 metres from the Ice Rink accessible entrance.
Match-day transport and road restrictions
Public transport can be busy during stadium events, so plan your journey in advance. Edinburgh Trams advises checking service updates; its published timetable says weekday services towards the Airport and weekend services towards the Airport run as late as 00:28. Check the live timetable for your travel date, as restrictions may apply during weekday peak periods and pre-publicised events.
The City of Edinburgh Council publishes event-specific information about roadworks, road closures and parking restrictions. Check its current travel updates and the notice for your event before travelling. If you walk to the stadium, respect residents’ homes; Roseburn Park is busy with ticket holders on event days.
Overnight camping is not allowed in the stadium-event area, and barbecues should not be brought there.
Before you go
Check the official site before you go: use the event ticket provider’s instructions for entry and ticketing, Scottish Rugby’s guidance for stadium access, Edinburgh Trams for service updates, and the City of Edinburgh Council for event-specific travel restrictions.
FAQs
Which tram stop serves Murrayfield Stadium?
The stop is Murrayfield Stadium. It is opposite the Gatehouse accessible turnstiles.
Can I take a large bag into the stadium?
Bags larger than A4 dimensions are not allowed, apart from the stated medical, childcare and official VIP merchandise exceptions. There is no bag drop at or near the stadium.
Are umbrellas allowed?
No. Scottish Rugby’s ticket terms prohibit umbrellas of any size.
Is there an accessible shuttle?
For men’s international matches and concerts, Scottish Rugby operates an event-day Accessible Shuttle for ticket holders who need additional support getting to their seats. It cannot carry wheelchairs or mobility scooters.