Murrayfield Stadium is the largest stadium in Scotland and the fifth largest in the United Kingdom. It hosts most of Scotland's home test matches, the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup final, as well as Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup matches.
Murrayfield Stadium, officially known as BT Murrayfield Stadium, is a multi-purpose venue located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is primarily used for rugby union matches, serving as the home ground of the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), which is also its owner.
Murrayfield was inaugurated on 21 March 1925 with a match between Scotland and England, replacing the original ground at Inverleith. The stadium's seating capacity is currently at 67,144, making it the largest stadium in Scotland and the fifth largest in the United Kingdom. The stadium was designed by the architectural firm of Sir Robert Matthew and Stirrat Johnson-Marshall, with a construction cost that would today be equivalent to around £600,000.
A UEFA category four stadium, and one of the largest by capacity in the UK, Murrayfield has hosted a variety of sporting events, including matches of the Six Nations Rugby, Rugby World Cup, and Edinburgh Rugby games. It has also been a venue for music concerts, featuring world-renowned artists like the Rolling Stones, Madonna, and U2. The stadium has welcomed millions of spectators since its opening and continues to be a central hub for major events in Scotland. It is also one of the potential venues for future international sporting events, continuing its legacy as a standout facility in the UK.
Murrayfield Stadium (1925): Detailed history and information about Murrayfield Stadium, the largest stadium in Scotland and the home of Scottish Rugby. https://www.scottishrugby.org/
Murrayfield Stadium – until 2003: Comprehensive overview of the history and development of Murrayfield Stadium from its inception until 2003. http://www.stadiumdb.com/
Murrayfield: The Grand Old Lady of Scottish Rugby, Prefácio, Prime Books, 2003: An in-depth book providing a rich history of Murrayfield Stadium, known as the 'Grand Old Lady of Scottish Rugby'. ISBN: 972-8820-07-0.
Scotland Rugby Union 100 Glorious Years - The History 1, Edition and Contents, S.A., 2003: A book documenting the 100-year history of the Scotland Rugby Union, including detailed sections on Murrayfield Stadium. ISBN: 989-554-099-X.
