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{{short description|Future rugby stadium}}
{{short description|Rugby stadium in Scotland}}
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{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
|stadium_name = Edinburgh Rugby Stadium
| name = Hive Stadium
|nickname=
| nickname = Edinburgh Rugby Stadium
| logo_image =
|image =
| image = Mini Murrayfield (geograph 7364536) (cropped).jpg
|location = [[Edinburgh]], Scotland, UK
| location = [[Edinburgh]], Scotland, UK
|coordinates = {{coord|55|56|30|N|3|14|39|W|type:landmark|display=inline}}
| coordinates = {{coord|55|56|30|N|3|14|39|W|type:landmark|display=it}}
|pushpin_map = Scotland Edinburgh
| pushpin_map = Scotland Edinburgh
|broke_ground = 2019
| broke_ground = 2019
|publictransit = {{rint|gb|rail}} {{rws|Haymarket}}<br>{{rint|edinburgh}} [[Murrayfield Stadium tram stop|Murrayfield Stadium]]
| publictransit = {{rint|gb|rail}} {{rws|Haymarket}}<br />{{rint|edinburgh}} [[Murrayfield Stadium tram stop|Murrayfield Stadium]]
|opened = 2021
|owner = [[Scottish Rugby Union]]
| opened = 2021
| owner = [[Scottish Rugby Union]]
|operator = [[Edinburgh Rugby]]
| operator = [[Edinburgh Rugby]]
|surface = [[Artificial turf]]
| surface = [[Artificial turf]]
|construction_cost = £5.7 million
| construction_cost = £5.7 million
|architect = [[Holmes Miller (architects)|Holmes Miller]]<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhouse/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed|title=Home at Last: New Edinburgh Rugby stadium completed|website=Edinburgh Rugby}}</ref>
| architect = [[Holmes Miller (architects)|Holmes Miller]]<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhouse/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed|title=Home at Last: New Edinburgh Rugby stadium completed|website=Edinburgh Rugby|date=|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=23 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923074053/https://www.edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhouse/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| main_contractors = [[Malcolm Group|WH Malcolms]]<ref name="auto1"/>
| main_contractors = [[Malcolm Group|WH Malcolm]]<ref name="auto1"/>
|tenants = Edinburgh Rugby
| tenants = Edinburgh Rugby
|capacity = 7,800 (5,800 seats)
| capacity = 7,800
|website =
| website =
}}
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'''Edinburgh Rugby Stadium,''' known as the '''Hive Stadium''' for sponsorship reasons, is a [[Rugby union|rugby]] stadium in [[Edinburgh]], Scotland. It is the home of [[Edinburgh Rugby]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/in-pictures-construction-continues-at-edinburgh-rugby-stadium|title=In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium|date=10 July 2020|website=Scottish Construction Now}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-49640603|title=Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'|date=September 9, 2019|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> It has a capacity of 7,800, and was completed on 16 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED|url=http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed|access-date=2021-02-17|date=2021-02-16|website=[[Scottish Rugby Union]]}}</ref>

'''Edinburgh Rugby Stadium''' is a [[Rugby union|rugby]] stadium in [[Edinburgh]], Scotland. It is the home of [[Edinburgh Rugby]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/in-pictures-construction-continues-at-edinburgh-rugby-stadium|title=In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium|first=Scottish Construction|last=Now|website=Scottish Construction Now}}</ref> It has a capacity of 7,800 of which 5,800 are seated.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edinburghrugby.org/community/home-at-last-hub/key-information|title=Key Information|website=Edinburgh Rugby}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/pictures-edinburgh-rugbys-new-stadium-takes-shape-2909525|title=In pictures: Edinburgh Rugby’s new stadium takes shape|website=www.scotsman.com}}</ref>

It was completed on 16 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED|url=http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Scottish Rugby Union|language=en}}</ref>
==Location==
The stadium is located next to [[Murrayfield Stadium]], in the [[Murrayfield]] area of the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-49640603|title=Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'|date=September 9, 2019|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>


==Structure and facilities==
==Structure and facilities==
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*West Stand: 1,564
*West Stand: 1,564


There will be disabled seating in all areas of the ground with a dedicated disabled terrace in the North Stand.<ref name="auto"/>
There is seating for disabled people in all areas of the ground with a dedicated disabled terrace in the North Stand.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Key Information |url=https://www.edinburghrugby.org/community/home-at-last-hub/key-information |website=Edinburgh Rugby |access-date=10 July 2020 |archive-date=16 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616000000/https://www.edinburghrugby.org/community/home-at-last-hub/key-information |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Opening==
==Opening==
Despite having been completed for some time. Edinburgh will play their first match at the stadium on the weekend of 10/11/12 September 2021 when they face [[Premiership Rugby]] side [[Newcastle Falcons]] in a pre season friendly.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Falcons set for Edinburgh friendly|url=http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/news/story/falcons-set-for-edinburgh-friendly|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk|language=en}}</ref>
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 [[Exhibition game|friendly]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Falcons set for Edinburgh friendly|url=http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/news/story/falcons-set-for-edinburgh-friendly|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk|language=en}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==

===Buses===
===Buses===
The stadium is served by [[Lothian Buses]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2019/09/bt-murrayfield-travel-information/|title=BT Murrayfield Travel Information – Lothian Buses|website=www.lothianbuses.com}}</ref>
The stadium is served by [[Lothian Buses]] (via [[A8 road (Scotland)|Corstorphine Road (A8)]] and [[A71 road|Gorgie Road (A71)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2019/09/bt-murrayfield-travel-information/|title=BT Murrayfield Travel Information – Lothian Buses|website=www.lothianbuses.com}}</ref>

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===Tram===
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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===
===Rail===
Despite the line running adjacent to the stadium, the closest railway station to the stadium is {{rws|Haymarket}}, which lies a mile to the East.
Although the major railway line into Edinburgh runs adjacent to the stadium, the closest railway station is {{rws|Haymarket}}, a mile to the east.

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Interchange with [[Edinburgh Trams]] is available at Haymarket and {{rws|Edinburgh Park}} stations. {{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} is a short walk from the [[St Andrew Square, Edinburgh|St Andrew Square]] tram stop.

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===Tram===
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[[Murrayfield Stadium tram stop]] is located adjacent to Murrayfield Stadium entrance turnstiles on Roseburn Street.


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Interchange with [[Edinburgh Trams]] is available at {{rws|Haymarket}}, {{rws|Edinburgh Gateway}} and {{rws|Edinburgh Park}} stations. From the city centre, {{rws|Edinburgh Waverley}} is a short walk from the [[St Andrew Square, Edinburgh|St Andrew Square]] tram stop.
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{{Rail line|previous=[[Haymarket railway station|Haymarket]]<br><small>''towards [[York Place tram stop|York Place]]''</small> |next=[[Balgreen]]<br><small>''towards [[Edinburgh Airport tram stop|Airport]]''</small>|route=''York Place - Edinburgh Airport''|col={{temporary rail colour|8D122A}} }}
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==References==
==References==
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{{United Rugby Championship}}
{{United Rugby Championship}}
{{Buildings and Structures in Edinburgh}}
{{Culture and leisure facilities in Edinburgh}}
{{Rugby union in Scotland}}
{{Rugby union in Edinburgh}}


[[Category:Edinburgh Rugby]]
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[[Category:Rugby union stadiums in Scotland]]
[[Category:Rugby union stadiums in Scotland]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Edinburgh]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Edinburgh]]
[[Category:2021 establishments in Scotland]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 2021]]

Latest revision as of 09:59, 29 May 2024

Hive Stadium
Edinburgh Rugby Stadium
Hive Stadium is located in Edinburgh
Hive Stadium
Hive Stadium
Location within Edinburgh
LocationEdinburgh, Scotland, UK
Coordinates55°56′30″N 3°14′39″W / 55.94167°N 3.24417°W / 55.94167; -3.24417
Public transitNational Rail Haymarket
Edinburgh Trams Murrayfield Stadium
OwnerScottish Rugby Union
OperatorEdinburgh Rugby
Capacity7,800
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Broke ground2019
Opened2021
Construction cost£5.7 million
ArchitectHolmes Miller[1]
Main contractorsWH Malcolm[1]
Tenants
Edinburgh Rugby

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

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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

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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

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Buses

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

Tram

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "Home at Last: New Edinburgh Rugby stadium completed". Edinburgh Rugby. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  2. ^ "In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium". Scottish Construction Now. 10 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'". 9 September 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. ^ "HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED". Scottish Rugby Union. 16 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Key Information". Edinburgh Rugby. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Falcons set for Edinburgh friendly". www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  7. ^ "BT Murrayfield Travel Information – Lothian Buses". www.lothianbuses.com.
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