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Daily Record
4 days ago
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- Daily Record
How to beat the crowds and get home from Murrayfield after Oasis gigs
With over 67,000 fans descending on Murrayfield on each of Oasis' three gigs, it's vital to plan your way home in advance. Oasis are about to make their long-awaited return to the Murrayfield Stadium stage, 16 years after they last played there in 2009. The Edinburgh leg of the Gallaghers' reunion tour kicks off on Friday, August 8. Two further shows are taking place on Saturday, August 9, and Tuesday, August 12. Over 200,000 fans are expected to descend on Murrayfield over the three nights, with over 67,000 fans for each gig. So, if you're lucky enough to be going, planning your day will be essential to avoid the crowds. We've covered how to find your seats for the gig, as well as what food and drink options are available in the stadium. But an even more important element of your night will be getting home with as little hassle as possible. For those unfamiliar with Edinburgh, or Murrayfield in general, we've rounded up some of the best travel options for getting home from the venue, including the last trains and buses from nearby. Here's everything you need to know. How to get home from Oasis at Murrayfield The curfew for the gigs is expected to be 10.30pm, according to Murrayfield Community Council, so it's vital to plan your way home to avoid missing the last bus or train. There's a variety of public transport and Park and Ride options available to get yourself to and from Murrayfield. Here are some of them. Train Murrayfield Stadium is a 23-minute walk from Haymarket train station, according to Google Maps, so those travelling into Edinburgh from elsewhere for the gig would do well to get off the train here when on the way to and from the concert. Be mindful that Waverly Station is a fair bit further to Murrayfield, although plenty buses or trams are available to get to and back from the stadium from there. Scroll down for all the best inner city bus options. ScotRail are putting on extra trains and carriages in August, and additional services are also planned for the Oasis concerts. Concertgoers are advised to head "promptly" to Haymarket station after the events and gather in the holding area on Haymarket Terrace, where they will be guided to the correct queue for their train. The very last trains from Haymarket depart around midnight, with the latest train to Glasgow leaving at 12.37am. Those heading to Dundee can catch the last train at 11.04pm from Haymarket, and the last train to Aberdeen is at 11.18pm. It's recommended that tickets are purchased ahead of time to expedite travel. Bus Citylink is offering special services straight to the concert venue from Dundee, Perth Broxden, Halbeath Park and Ride, and Kinross Park and Ride to take you straight to the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium and back again. However, Citylink notes that because these are special services, NEC cards won't be valid. Flixbus and Megabus also offer varied options for those travelling from further afield to Edinburgh city centre. If you're heading back to town in Edinburgh for a night out, several Lothian buses will take you back to the city centre. The standard adult single fare for Lothian buses is £2.20, and the buses run till around 11.30pm or midnight. Some Lothian bus options to get back into town include: 26 Seton Sands 31 Bonnyrigg/Polton Mill 12 King's Road Tram For those looking for a speedier option back to Edinburgh city centre, (or to Ingliston Park and Ride, there are more Park and Ride options below) the tram is another perfect way of getting back from the gig. With a stop directly at Murrayfield Stadium, you can beat the crowds and catch a tram just outside the venue. The last tram heading to the city centre (the Newhaven line) is at 11.14pm on Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday. Going the other way, towards the airport and west of the city, the last tram stops at Murrayfield at 12.28am. But be sure to always buy your tram ticket at the stop before boarding, as tickets are unavailable to buy once you've hopped on. A return adult ticket for inner city travel on the tram is £4.20, or it's £2.20 for a single. Park and Ride As previously mentioned, Citylink is offering several special bus services from various cities, including some Park and Ride spots. Halbeath Park and Ride and Kinross Park and Ride will see these extra Citylink services that will deliver you straight to Murrayfield's doorstop and back, ensuring you won't get stuck in the Oasis traffic. Ingliston Park and Ride is a great option for those taking the M8 from Glasgow or elsewhere in the central belt, due to its proximity to the motorway. The Edinburgh tram can take fans straight to Murrayfield and back in under 20 minutes, or the Airport Express bus also goes through Ingliston. Also just off the M8, Hermiston Park and Ride is another option, from where you can hop a number 25 to the gig and back. If you get off the 25 on Gorgie Park Road on the way there, you're a mere 13 minute walk from Murrayfield, according to Google Maps. Other Park and Ride facilities in Edinburgh include Straiton and Newcraighall, but these both involve longer and more complicated bus routes to get to Murrayfield. Of all the available options, Ingliston or a specialist Citylink Park and Ride service are the quickest and most convenient, but beware to give yourself plenty of time to get back from the gig as things are guaranteed to be extremely busy. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. 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Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
John Lennon's Scots holiday home won't have a plaque to say so after plans dropped
His worldwide fame as one of The Beatles means every town and city craves a connection to his legacy. However, plans to mark the Edinburgh home where John Lennon spent his childhood holidays have collapsed following a bitter fall out among officials. As a schoolboy Lennon regularly spent part of the summer holidays with his aunt and uncle at the two-storey property in the capital's upmarket Murrayfield area. He penned the Fab Four's song Rain while staying at the house and also returned to visit at the height of Beatlemania. To mark the connection, a commemorative sign was proposed by Pete Gregson of the Murrayfield Community Council (MCC), which initially backed the project in 2023. Just weeks later Mr Gregson was asked to resign by fellow councillors after they took exception to comments they claimed he wrote online about the 'situation in Gaza'. Minutes from subsequent meetings show the issue was resolved, with Mr Gregson continuing to be on the community council until choosing to leave this year. However, in the wake of his departure, the plaque proposal has now been officially dropped. MCC secretary Hamish Ross said: 'A new Community Council was formed following the 2025 election cycle. 'Local plaques are not on the agenda at the moment and the leading light behind this particular one stood down at the elections.' Lennon's aunt Elizabeth – known to her family as 'Mater' – was the sister of his mother Julia, and lived at 15 Ormidale Terrace with her son Stan Parkes and her second husband Robert Sutherland. The proposed wording on the plaque read: 'John Lennon visited Ormidale Terrace regularly until the age of 17 in 1957 to visit his aunt and cousin; he often performed for the family on his aunt's piano. 'The cupboard under the stairs was where he penned The Beatles ' song Rain, the 1966 B-side to Paperback Writer. His long summers here ranked among his happiest childhood memories, describing Edinburgh as one of his favourite cities, enjoying the Festival, the Tattoo and the rugby at Murrayfield. 'He even brought Yoko Ono here in 1969.' Marlene Wood, 62, the current owner of the £1 million townhouse, said some people liked the idea of the plaque 'but others definitely opposed it'. She said: 'We already get people ringing the doorbell to ask for a look around. 'I think some neighbours were worried the street would become a tourist attraction. The taxi drivers know the house, so I see them slowing down and people staring out.' In a letter written in 1978 to his cousin Stan, two years before Lennon was murdered outside his New York apartment, he expressed his regret at the house being sold by the family. He wrote: 'I would have bought 15 Ormidale. Wish, wish, wish.'
