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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox venue 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.[1] 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.[2] It has a capacity of 7,800, and was completed on 16 February 2021.[3]

Structure and facilities

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 the disabled in all areas of the ground with a dedicated disabled terrace in the North Stand.[4]

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.[5]

Transport

Buses

The stadium is served by Lothian Buses (via Corstorphine Road (A8) and Gorgie Road (A71).[6]

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 Шаблон:Rws, a mile to the east.

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

References

Шаблон:Reflist

External links

Шаблон:United Rugby Championship Шаблон:Culture and leisure facilities in Edinburgh Шаблон:Rugby union in Edinburgh