Edinburgh Rugby Stadium Explained

Hive Stadium
Nickname:Edinburgh Rugby Stadium
Location:Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Coordinates:55.9417°N -3.2442°W
Pushpin Map:Scotland Edinburgh
Broke Ground:2019
Publictransit:
Murrayfield Stadium
Opened:2021
Owner:Scottish Rugby Union
Operator:Edinburgh Rugby
Surface:Artificial turf
Construction Cost:£5.7 million
Architect:Holmes Miller[1]
Main Contractors:WH Malcolm
Tenants:Edinburgh Rugby
Capacity:7,800

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]

Structure and facilities

The stadium consists of four stands.

There is seating for disabled people in all areas of the ground with a dedicated disabled terrace in the North Stand.[5]

Opening

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

Buses

The stadium is served by Lothian Buses (via Corstorphine Road (A8) and Gorgie Road (A71).[7]

Tram

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

Although the major railway line into Edinburgh runs adjacent to the stadium, the closest railway station is, a mile to the east.

Interchange with Edinburgh Trams is available at, and stations. From the city centre, is a short walk from the St Andrew Square tram stop.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home at Last: New Edinburgh Rugby stadium completed. Edinburgh Rugby. 16 February 2021. 23 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210923074053/https://www.edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhouse/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed. dead.
  2. Web site: In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium. 10 July 2020. Scottish Construction Now.
  3. Web site: Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'. September 9, 2019. www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. Web site: HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED. 2021-02-17. 2021-02-16. Scottish Rugby Union.
  5. Web site: Key Information . Edinburgh Rugby . 10 July 2020 . 16 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210616000000/https://www.edinburghrugby.org/community/home-at-last-hub/key-information . dead .
  6. Web site: Falcons set for Edinburgh friendly. 2021-07-08. www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk. en.
  7. Web site: BT Murrayfield Travel Information – Lothian Buses. www.lothianbuses.com.