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Edinburgh Live
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Oasis Murrayfield: Key road closures and restrictions for gigs
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Oasis brothers are back on stage and they're bringing their much-anticipated Live '25 tour to Scottish fans in just a few days. This will be the first time the band has performed north of the border since 2009. The Britpop legends will be belting out their biggest hits like 'Wonderwall' and 'Live Forever' at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Friday, August 8, Saturday, August 9, and Tuesday, August 12. The reunion tour is set to be the talk of the town, particularly as the capital will be buzzing that weekend with the Edinburgh Fringe also taking place. With this in mind, fans should take note of the road closures around Murrayfield. READ MORE -Little known car park 'age limit' rule for Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi READ MORE -Orchids 'bloom brilliantly' when watered with one household item every month Fortunately, we have detailed information on road closures and temporary restrictions, specifically around Murrayfield, to help you navigate your way. We've also listed wider road closures around the city centre below. It's worth noting that there is no public parking available at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Fans decked out in bucket hats and parkas should instead make use of Park and Ride facilities and public transport such as buses and trams, reports the Daily Record. Regular bus departures will be available from Murrayfield Road for up to an hour after the concert. Key road closures. Police Scotland have indicated that the main road closures relate to Roseburn Street, which runs along the east of the stadium, and Riversdale Bridge, which provides access to Murrayfield by crossing the Water of Leith from the north-west. With the railway line to the south and the Water of Leith to the west, tens of thousands of party-goers will be using these two access points as they make their way into Murrayfield. Roseburn Street will be closed:. From 2pm on August 8 until 12:30am on August 9. From 2pm on August 9 until 12:30am on August 10. From 2pm on August 12 until 12:30am on August 13. People must have a parking attendant's permission or permit to wait or unload on both sides of Roseburn Street from Westfield Road to its junction with Roseburn Avenue and from Roseburn Terrace to Roseburn Place:. From 10am on August 8 until 12:30am on August 9. From 10am on August 9 until 12:30am on August 10. From 10am on August 12 until 12:30am on August 13. Riversdale Bridge will be closed:. From 2pm on August 8 until 12:30am on August 9. From 2pm on August 9 until 12:30am on August 10. From 2pm on August 12 until 12:30am on August 13. Murrayfield closures for Oasis. Roads around Murrayfield, including Riversdale Crescent, Riversdale Road, Saughtonhall Circus, Saughtonhall Terrace, Roseburn Avenue, and Baird Drive, are likely to have closures in place before and after the event. 2pm to 12.30am. 2pm to 8pm then 9.30pm to 12.30am. 5.30pm to 7.30pm then 9.30pm to 12.30am. 9.30pm to 12.30am. Pedestrian closures. 9.30pm to 12.30am. City Centre closures for all August events. High Street, St Giles' Street, Parliament Square and Cockburn Street. These streets will be inaccessible between August 1 and August 24 as the Fringe and Tattoo kick off. Vehicles will be barred from access between 10.30am and 9pm during this period, with loading and unloading permitted from 9pm until 10.30am. The sole exception is St Giles' Street, which will be shut from 10.30am until midnight, or until 9pm on Sundays. Those in need of a loading spot during these dates should head to the east-west section of St Giles' Street, accessible via Bank Street. George Street. A segment of the road between Hanover Street and Frederick Street will be off-limits to all vehicles from July 24 until August 26. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be allowed on this street. All servicing, loading and unloading must take place at the Hanover Street side of the closure. This area will be designated for this purpose daily between 6am and 8am. (Image: Murrayfield) (Image: Edinburgh City Council) (Image: Edinburgh City Council) Johnston Terrace. This street will face significant disruption in the coming months, with the road set to be closed from July 30 until September 7. The road will be inaccessible to all vehicles at various times until August 23. These are:. Vehicles will also be banned from servicing, loading and unloading during specific hours from August 23 until September 7. This restriction will be in force from 6.30am until 10.30am, with no entry into or from Lawnmarket. Blair Street, Cowgate and East Adam Street. All of these areas will see closures at different times from July 28 until August 26. Motorists will not be able to access Blair Street from South Bridge for 30 metres westwards. The typical one-way system will be put on hold during these dates. Plus, a designated area at the northern end of the north-south section will be arranged for loading and turning. Cowgate will be restricted on the same dates between the junctions with Candlemaker Row and Blackfriars Street. The area will be closed to all vehicles from 3pm to 5am daily, with only cyclists allowed. During these hours, residents can enter and exit via Guthrie Street. Meanwhile, East Adam Street will be shut at the junction with The Pleasance. Lawnmarket. This area will be off-limits to drivers between Castlehill and George IV Bridge from July 31 to September 7. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be permitted, with no vehicle access allowed. Servicing, loading and unloading will take place from the eastern end of Johnston Terrace. This can be accessed via Johnston Terrace and will be open every day from 6.30am to 10.30am.
Scotsman
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
New Scotland rugby home kit inspired by Murrayfield crowd - how to buy and how much it costs
Sound wave of Scotland chant embossed into jersey Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scottish Rugby have released the new national team home kit for the 2025-26 season - featuring a sound wave design inspired by the chants of the Murrayfield crowd. Produced by Italian brand Macron, who have been official kit suppliers to Scottish Rugby since 2013, the new strip carries the traditional navy blue as the predominant colour along with the addition of heather purple details. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The design also features two striking graphic elements with a tonal print on the sleeve depicting the sound wave generated by the fans chanting 'Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland', while the word 'Scotland' itself is embossed repeatedly across the lower back of the shirt. Scottish Rugby's new home kit featuring a sound wave design inspired by the Murrayfield crowd. | Scottish Rugby/Macron The kit is completed by navy blue shorts featuring lighter navy vertical stripes down the sides and purple detailing on the leg hems. The navy socks are finished with a thin horizontal heather purple stripe at the top. The strip, which has the logo of main strip sponsor, Arnold Clark, emblazoned across the front, will first be worn during the upcoming Quilter Nations Series in November, followed by the Men's, Women's and U20s Six Nations Championships in the New Year. Ross Cook, Macron's Senior Technical Sponsorship Manager, said: 'So excited to be unveiling the new Scottish Rugby home kit as a tribute to the unique roar of Scottish Gas Murrayfield and the Hive . Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Darcy Graham models the new Scotland home strip. | Scottish Rugby/Macron 'We've tried to capture the emotion every fan feels as the stadium erupts, interpreting that iconic sound into a striking sound wave design embossed into the fabric of the jersey. 'This jersey doesn't just represent a Scottish team, it echoes a nation's pride.' Scottish Rugby's Lead Creative Designer, Laura Chessar, added: "I am thrilled to unveil the new Scotland home kit. This season's design on our traditional dark navy base with a hint of purple heather on the trim is brought to life with the actual sound wave of home fans chanting 'SCOTLAND! SCOTLAND! SCOTLAND!' illustrated across the players' shoulders and the words across their backs. Scotland women captain Rachel Malcolm models the new 2025-26 kit. | Scottish Rugby/Macron "When you hear the chant, the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and you're transported to the electric atmosphere of Scottish Gas Murrayfield matchday. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Designed in-house, in collaboration with macron, I hope it resonates with everyone who wears the jersey."
Time Out
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Robbie Williams at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
Got a ticket for a Robbie Williams gig? You know you're in for a treat. The guy has a terrific number of massive bangers and he's a legendary performer, a true entertainer. A Robbie show is pretty much a nailed-on good time. This summer Robbie Williams is embarking on a massive tour of Europe, and he's lined up to play some of the continent's biggest stadiums. Here in the UK he'll headline shows in London, Manchester and Bath, but first up is Edinburgh. The singer of countless hits including 'Angels', 'Let Me Entertain You', 'Feel' and 'Rock DJ' will kick off his 2025 tour in the Scottish capital this weekend. If you've got a ticket (or you're looking for one), here's everything you need to know. When is Robbie Williams playing Murrayfield Stadium? Robbie's Edinburgh show is on Saturday May 31 2025. What time do doors open? Doors will open at 4pm. What time will Robbie Williams come on stage? Williams is set to take to the stage at 8.30pm. What's the seating plan? Here's the seating plan at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, according to Ticketmaster. Who's supporting Robbie Williams at Murrayfield? There are two support slots for Robbie at Murrayfield: indie pop band Lottery Winners (onstage at 6pm) and pop soul singer Rag 'n' Bone Man (on at 7pm). Setlist Robbie Williams has not confirmed an advance setlist for Edinburgh, but for an idea of what he tends to play live here is an example of a setlist from earlier this year (according to Let Me Entertain You Land of 1000 Dances (Chris Kenner cover) Strong Come Undone Better Man Could It Be Magic (Barry Manilow cover) Don't Look Back in Anger (Oasis cover) Back for Good (Take That song) Love My Life Candy Supreme Millennium Feel Kids Rock DJ No Regrets She's the One (World Party cover) Angels Can you still get tickets Tickets are still available for Robbie Williams at Murrayfield, starting from around £85. You can buy on Ticketmaster here. What's Murrayfield Stadium's bag policy? Murrayfield doesn't have a bag drop facility, and the stadium strongly encourages visitors not to bring a bag. Ticketholders are allowed one bag per person, and it must be smaller than A4 size. Banned items Here's a full list of banned items at Murrayfield: Bags larger than A4 size. Knives, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items. Food and drinks, including alcohol. Sealed bottles of water smaller than 500ml are permitted. Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs and pyrotechnics. Banners or flags 'which contain slogans considered to be offensive or abusive'. Musical instruments. Air horns, balloons, party poppers & silly string. Laser pointers and flashlights. Animals other than registered guide/assistance dogs. Cameras with a lens of more than 3 inches in length or with a detachable lens. Audio recording equipment including laptops and iPads. Tripods & selfie sticks. Any other items that we deem to pose a risk of injury or annoyance to other customers. Weather forecast The Met Office reckons that the weather will be a bit mixed in Edinburgh on Saturday, with between 40 percent and 90 percent chance of rain between 4pm and 10pm. Temperatures will range from 12C to 15C, and there'll be a bit of a breeze. When is new Robbie Williams' album coming out? Robbie's upcoming 13th studio album will be titled Britpop and at time of writing it doesn't have a confirmed release date. One single has so far been released – 'Rocket', which features Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi.
