Edinburgh Rugby Stadium, known as the Hive Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a rugby stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the home of Edinburgh Rugby.[2] The stadium is located next to Murrayfield Stadium (and Murrayfield Ice Rink) on land which was among several rugby training pitches (some still remain), situated beside the Water of Leith adjacent to the Saughtonhall neighbourhood.[3] It has a capacity of 7,800, and was completed on 16 February 2021.[4]
Edinburgh Rugby Stadium | |
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  Hive Stadium Location within Edinburgh | |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 55°56′30″N 3°14′39″W / 55.94167°N 3.24417°W |
| Public transit |  Haymarket Murrayfield Stadium |
| Owner | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Operator | Edinburgh Rugby |
| Capacity | 7,800 |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2019 |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Construction cost | £5.7 million |
| Architect | Holmes Miller[1] |
| Main contractors | WH Malcolms[1] |
| Tenants | |
| Edinburgh Rugby | |
Structure and facilities edit
The stadium consists of four stands.
- North Stand: 2,047 (Main stand)
- East Stand: 1,480
- South Stand: 2,704
- West Stand: 1,564
There is seating for disabled people in all areas of the ground with a dedicated disabled terrace in the North Stand.[5]
Opening edit
Completed during the Covid-19 period where no fans could attend matches, Edinburgh played their first match at the stadium on 11 September 2021, facing Premiership Rugby side Newcastle Falcons in a pre-season friendly.[6]
Transport edit
Buses edit
The stadium is served by Lothian Buses (via Corstorphine Road (A8) and Gorgie Road (A71).[7]
Tram edit
The Murrayfield Stadium stop for Edinburgh Trams is located to the south-east of Edinburgh Rugby stadium, adjacent to Murrayfield Stadium's entrance turnstiles on Roseburn Street. Balgreen stop is also within walking distance to the south-west.
Rail edit
Although the major railway line into Edinburgh runs adjacent to the stadium, the closest railway station is Haymarket, a mile to the east.
Interchange with Edinburgh Trams is available at Haymarket, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park stations. From the city centre, Edinburgh Waverley is a short walk from the St Andrew Square tram stop.
References edit
- ^ a b "Home at Last: New Edinburgh Rugby stadium completed". Edinburgh Rugby. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium". Scottish Construction Now. 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'". 9 September 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED". Scottish Rugby Union. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Key Information". Edinburgh Rugby. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Falcons set for Edinburgh friendly". www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "BT Murrayfield Travel Information – Lothian Buses". www.lothianbuses.com.