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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR SATURDAY'S GAME... |
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Tickets for the match are SOLD OUT.
A trailer behind the Ticket Centre will be selling tickets for Scotland v France (Sunday 26 February) and the Glasgow 7s (Saturday 5 / Sunday 6 May), from 2.15pm until half time on match day. The Ticket Centre will reopen following the match for the sale of tickets for Scotland v France.
TICKET COLLECTIONS
All tickets must be collected by the card holder with the card used to make the booking. If you have ordered tickets from an address outwith the UK, you must collect them from the Ticket Centre with the card used to make the booking. Collect your tickets from the Murrayfield Ticket Centre, Gate A Roseburn Street, EH12 5PJ. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 8pm, matchday from 9am - half-time.
Several thousand tickets will be collected on matchday and queues can be expected. We strongly recommend you collect your tickets no later than two hours prior to kick off.
If you require any further information, please see below for answers to Ticket Purchase FAQs or email ticket.centre@sru.org.uk.
Murrayfield Stadium is located to the West of Edinburgh City Centre, for further information please see the map below.
ROADWORKS & DIVERSIONS
There are multiple roadworks and diversions in operation in the centre of Edinburgh and routes leading to Murrayfield. It is imperative you allow plenty of extra time for your journey to the game. There are plenty of activities to enjoy at Murrayfield before the match, food and drink available to purchase and big screens will be showing the France v Italy game from 2.30pm – so come early.
Tram works in progress at Haymarket will cause delays. Please allow extra time if you are travelling via Haymarket as there are tram works in progress which will cause delays. For your safety there will be pedestrian diversions in operation so please follow the instructions from the stewards and police officers who are there to assist you.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PEDESTRIAN DIVERSION MAP FOR SATURDAY.
TURNSTILES
Turnstiles will be open at the north, Roseburn Street, Roseburn Crescent and west sides of the stadium, from 2.15pm. Pedestrians can also access the stadium via Baird Drive, the car park area and the west entrance. A large crowd is expected and it is recommended that supporters in possession of their tickets arrive at the turnstiles no later than 30 minutes before kick-off to ensure they reach their seats on time.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Information on Park & Ride, rail, bus, taxi and Edinburgh Airport can be found below by the Murrayfield map.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PEDESTRIAN DIVERSION MAP FOR SATURDAY.
HAYMARKET TRAIN STATION
There will be a queuing system in place for approximately 90 minutes after the game. The front door to the station will be closed and customers should access the queue from Haymarket Terrace via the car park. Customers travelling to Dunblane, Bathgate or Glasgow Queen Street are asked to turn right at the car park entrance and then past Rosebury House (in the centre of the car park) and follow the instructions of ScotRail staff and the British Transport Police. All other customers should enter the car park via Haymarket Terrace. Please stay on the right-hand side of the road to access the station. Please bear in mind that travel on a specific service cannot be guaranteed and this should be considered when planning your journey. ScotRail has strengthened services where possible and is operating additional services on major routes. Customer Service staff and British Transport Police will be on hand to assist. Any customer who requires assisted travel, eg, wheelchair users, should report to Customer Service staff at the front door.
PARKING SOLD OUT!
There is public car parking at Murrayfield Stadium, for supporters in possession of a car park pass that has been pre purchased from Scottish Rugby’s Ticket Centre.The car park can accommodate vehicles no larger than the size of a standard car or people carrier. Minibuses, coaches, motorhomes and similar are not permitted entry. In the interests of safety, neither dogs nor barbeques will be allowed in this parking area. Access to the car park is from 1pm until 4pm on match day. Please note that no vehicle will be permitted to enter the car park after 4pm.
A bar, catering unit and mobile shop will be open in this area, from 1pm. The bar will close at 4.30pm and will not reopen after the game. Supporters should note that they will not be permitted to bring alcohol from the car park into the stadium. Toilet facilities are available in the car park area.
DISABLED PARKING
Parking is provided for disabled supporters on match days – a parking pass is required and should be applied for in advance from the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre.
COACH / MINIBUS PARKING
Coach / minibus parking is not available within Murrayfield Stadium and is now directed to parking areas along the A8 Corstorphine Road and the A71 Gorgie Road. All coach / minibus drivers should approach Murrayfield from the A8 Corstorphine Road or A71 Calder Road where you will be directed to park by police officers. It is imperative that drivers co-operate and follow instructions and directions to ensure maximum capacity. Coaches / minibuses should not arrive more than three hours before kick-off (2pm for a 5pm kick-off). The first vehicles to arrive will be parked nearest to the Stadium.
#backingblue
We’re encouraging all Scotland supporters to wear something blue – a hat, scarf, jersey – and to turn Murrayfield into a sea of blue support for the national team. Bring along a saltire and cheer on the team. Get up-to-the-second Scotland info on Twitter @scotlandteam
BACK PITCH ACTIVITIES
On the artificial pitch behind the west stand, next to the car park, there will be a come-and-try skills zone with agility tests and giant inflatables for supporters to enjoy.
BIG SCREENS
Three big screens, behind the south, east and north stands, will be showing the opening game of this year’s RBS 6 Nations, France v Italy, from kick-off at 2.30pm.
TEAM ARRIVAL
The Scotland team is due to arrive at Murrayfield Stadium at approximately 3.30pm on match day. We would encourage supporters to welcome the team to Murrayfield by congregating along the road side immediately behind the west stand.
REF TALK
Battery operated handsets with earphones, which allow you to hear the referee throughout the game, are available from sellers located around the stadium, priced £5.
CASH FACILITIES
ATM cash machines will be situated behind the east stand, by the Ticket Centre. These ATMs are independently operated by RBS.
STADIUM ETIQUETTE
While at Murrayfield Stadium, Scottish Rugby is keen for everyone to have a great match day experience. Therefore we would encourage supporters to be mindful of others while enjoying all that is on offer. Scottish Rugby would also like to stress that it does not encourage nor tolerate ‘booing’ of the opposition at any point during the game and asks all fans to refrain from engaging in this activity.
PASS IN / OUT
Please speak to the nearest steward if you require to pass in / out between the stadium and car park.
DEPARTURE
Murrayfield Stadium is situated in a residential area. Scottish Rugby endeavours at all times to ensure that supporters are mindful and respectful of local residents and their property when entering and leaving the ground. Please do not disturb our neighbours. Dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided, before leaving the stadium, and do not remove any drinks from the ground.
FOOD
Food units providing a range of snacks including baguettes, sandwiches, pies, curry, burgers, hog roast, Chinese, hot dogs and fish & chips will be available throughout the stadium, open from 2.15pm.
BARS
Large marquee bars can be found at the north and east of the stadium open at 2.15pm. On sale will be Guinness, cider, Carling, Caffrey's, mixed spirits and wine in easy-open plastic glasses and a selection of soft drinks and coffee.
SHOP
The Scottish Rugby Store, situated in the west stand, will be open from 2.15pm. Further marquees selling merchandise are situated behind the north, south and east stands (open from 2.15pm) and in the car park (from 1pm).
MATCH PROGRAMME
A 100-page souvenir programme will be available from sellers located around the stadium, priced £5 – look out for the blue stands with digital boards above them.
ENTERTAINMENT
On entry to the stadium, supporters will be entertained by pipes and drums, a brass band, Kilter, Sambalistic and Clann An Drumma. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will play in the stadium bowl itself from 4.30pm.
Scottish Rugby sponsors Ford, Carling and EMC will have lots of fun activities for supporters in the area behind the east stand.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We will consider all requests for PA announcements, however it is at the discretion of Scottish Rugby whether we are in a position, time permitting, to read them all out.
TICKET PURCHASE FAQS
Q: I need to upgrade a concession ticket to a full adult ticket.
A: Please email ticket.centre@sru.org.uk with your ticket details and they will be able to assist you. Alternatively if you go to the ticket centre prior to the match you can upgrade your ticket there.
Q: I don’t have a ticket but I know I can probably get one from someone outside the stadium on the day.
A: Scottish Rugby does not encourage supporters to purchase tickets from anything other than official sources and actively discourages the activities of ticket touts. Tickets being sold on unofficial web sites may be investigated and those seats will be cancelled.
Q: I want to bring along my young child?
A: This is not a problem, however we would remind you that matches are crowded events with music etc which may not be suitable for very young children. Children aged under two are admitted free of charge provided they sit on the parent’s / guardian’s knee.
BABY / YOUNG CHILD FAQS
Q: I want to bring along my young child?
A: This is not a problem, however we would remind you that matches are crowded events with music etc which may not be suitable for very young children. Children aged under two are admitted free of charge provided they sit on the parent’s / guardian’s knee.
Q: Is there a baby changing facility available?
A: Yes. There are changing units in the disabled toilets in the lower west (south) stand area and in the lower west (north) stand area. The doors have the appropriate baby changing signs on them
DISABLED SUPPORTER FAQS
Murrayfield Stadium provides lift and ramped access to all disabled seating areas, conveniently placed separate adapted toilets, 124 dedicated disabled seats, match day car parking, lift access and hearing loops in hospitality suites and office reception.
If you require any further information, please see below, email disabled.access@sru.org.uk or view our Disabled Access Guide.
Q: I am disabled – can I park at the stadium?
A: Yes. To apply for a disabled car parking pass in advance of a match please email ticket.centre@sru.org.uk
Q: How do I access the disabled terraces (12A / 34A)
A: There are three lifts within the stadium, one in each of the north and south stands and centre of the west stand. Please inform the nearest steward who will provide assistance here, should it be required. Please click here for more details.
Q: Since buying my ticket, my mobility has been affected. Who can I ask for assistance and what happens if I’m physically unable to get to the seat I have a ticket for?
A: We would advise that you contact our Ticket Centre in advance if there has been any change in your circumstances however, if this is not possible, please contact your nearest steward on the day. We have a dedicated team within the stadium that will look after spectators with such difficulties.
Q: I have difficulty using a turnstile.
A: Please contact a steward at the turnstile area who will happily assist with access through the nearest gate.
MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE FAQS
Please see below for items you can / cannot bring in to the stadium:
A CAMERA - Yes, small amateur cameras are permitted however large professional cameras are not. By small, we mean pocket size digital cameras or SLR cameras with zoom lenses no more powerful than 300mm. Tripods are not permitted.
AN AIR HORN - Yes, however only mechanised air horns (blow through / wind up) are allowed – pressurised containers are not permitted.
A RUCKSACK OR SUITCASE - Small backpacks are permitted however suitcases or larger items will be denied access. A guide of size is something that will comfortably fit beneath your seat. We assume no responsibility for baggage within the stadium. Rucksacks or similar will be subject to a search before entry.
JUICE - In line with other major venues, only sealed bottles of water / soft drinks up to 500mls can be brought into the stadium. No cans will be permitted.
FOOD - Small amounts of food for your own use are allowed into the stadium. Large picnic hampers are not permitted. Should you require to bring food with you, due to a medical or dietary condition, this is clearly acceptable.
A FLASK OF TEA OR COFFEE - Flasks are not permitted. Bags are subject to search on entering the stadium; the contents of any flasks will be tipped out and the containers will have to be left outside the stadium.
STEWARDS
Please remember that stewards are here to help you. In the event of any of the following, or other problems during the game, please contact your nearest steward:
Finding someone sitting in your seat with the same ticket, or if there’s a problem with my seat?
You or one of your party feeling unwell: We have a full medical team on duty for your safety and wellbeing, including first aid, paramedics and doctors. Please contact your nearest steward, in the first instance. The First Aid room is located at ground level in the South West corner of the stadium.
LOST PROPERTY
If you mislay property in the stadium. If you discover the loss after the event, contact our Facilities staff at feedback@sru.org.uk.
BRILLIANT OMNI CENTRE OFFERS FOR MATCH TICKET HOLDERS
Scottish Rugby and its partner the Omni Centre, are delighted to announce some great deals for all England and France match ticket holders. Simply head in to the centre of town and bring along your match ticket from the Scotland v England or Scotland v France games and take advantage of these amazing discounts (all available on the days of the games – 4 and 26 February – unless otherwise stated):
La Tasca - Unlimited ‘Buy 1 get 1 free ' on La Tasca Tapas to Share menu.
Frankie & Benny’s - 20% discount off Main Menu food bill for two or more adults until 29thFebruary at Frankie & Benny’s
Filling Station - 20% off your food bill at the Filling Station. (Available 2-5 February & 23-26 February. The discount is available for a maximum of four people per table and valid on food only.)
Slug & Lettuce - 25% off total food bill from Friday to Sunday during England and Francematch weekends.
Mood Night Club - Free entry to Mood all night on production of a valid matchday ticket.
Playfair Lloyd’s No. 1 - 20% off all food including special offers.
The Glasshouse Hotel - 20% off our best available rate and complimentary Full Breakfast, for future direct bookings until end April 2012 for anyone quoting ‘Scottish Rugby’. Call us on 0131 525 8200 or email resglasshouse@theetoncollection.co.uk
Please visit the OMNI Centre website for information on the restaurants and other facilities.
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The best ways to get to Murrayfield:
| PARK & RIDE | Hermiston Gait: 25 bus every 10 mins to Gorgie Ingliston: X48 bus to Murrayfield. |
| BUS | Lothian Buses: 12, 26, 31, 22, 30 First Bus: 12, 16, 38 |
| TRAIN | Waverley(Edinburgh) short bus or taxi ride Haymarket Station 20 min walk |
All services, including Airlink have extra services added to cope with match day demand. Parking is provided for disabled supporters on match days (a parking pass is required and should be applied for in advance from the Ticket Centre).
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