Murrayfield Stadium is a stadium in the east of Edinburgh , the capital of Scotland. It seats 67,800 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Scotland (the second largest arena - Celtic Park ).
| Marrifield | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Built | 1925 |
| Open | 1925 |
| Owner | |
| Capacity | 67 800 |
| Home team | Scotland Rugby Team Edinburgh |
History
Marrifield is the home of Scottish rugby
The stadium was officially opened on March 21, 1925. The first match the stadium saw was as part of the Five Nations Championship Grand Slam Rugby.
During World War II, the stadium was selected by the army and used as a food warehouse. After World War II, the first match held at the stadium was the match between England and Scotland .
In 1994, the stadium was expanded and improved. About 50 million pounds were spent on modernization. In 1975, there were 5 matches of the Scottish national football team.