Edinburgh Six Nations rugby

Visit Edinburgh for the liveliest and most exciting Rugby Union championship matches.

Once a year, for several weeks, Edinburgh embraces the Six Nations rugby union championship - an unmissable event for sports lovers everywhere. 

Soak up the atmosphere of this amazing place and come to watch your favourite rugby team come head to head in nail-biting matches.

Dedicated fans travel from across the globe to see their teams come face to face in this iconic city.

We can't predict the results, but we can predict that you'll love visiting the Six Nations in Edinburgh.

Rugby at Murrayfield Stadium

Commonly known as Murrayfield, this stadium is the largest in Scotland and can hold nearly 70,000 people.

Murrayfield is the home of the Scottish Rugby and is located in the Corstorphine area, in the West of Edinburgh.

How to get to Six Nations Rugby in Edinburgh

It's only 3 miles (4.5km) away from the city centre, making it easy to access, whether on foot or using public transport.

The transportation links are excellent from your Edinburgh Self Catering accommodation to Murrayfield.

Arriving by bus

Regular Lothian buses: 1, 2, 22, 30, 3, 25, 33, 38, 12, 26, 31 all pass through Murrayfield.

By tram

Probably the fastest and most frequent option is Edinburgh Tram, which runs from Edinburgh Airport, all the way to the city centre and York place.

By train

Haymarket Station - then 20-minute walk or a very short taxi ride or bus/tram journey.

What to wear at Six Nations

Bring warm clothes, as the weather in Scotland can be unpredictable. It's always advisable to wear layers - easy to put on and take off as the weather dictates.

Edinburgh weather can be warm, wet or windy, so be ready for anything!

Want to watch the rugby in a bar?

Edinburgh is also full of many traditional, timeless pubs, where you can enjoy a pint and get cosy before or after the game.

If you can't get a ticket, don't worry, the bars show the fixtures and are usually filled with fans - making it a fun afternoon surrounded with tension and excitement. 

Have you booked your accommodation?

Edinburgh swells with rugby enthusiasts each year, and quality self catering flats and apartments book up early.

Don't miss out on watching your favourite team live and book your accommodation near Murrayfield now as the rugby season is approaching fast!

Check out our range of holiday rental apartments, perfect for your visit.