Edinburgh Sports Travel

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Holyrood Park

Hollyrood Park which belongs to the Monarchy but is accessable to all with no gates or restrictions. The park is 650 acres of unmanicured hill just raw nature as nature intended. If the weather is fine go for a walk here and see Arthur's Seat, a long ago extinct volcano which erupted under the sea when Scotland was many miles from where it is today a fact to contemplate while enjoying a solitary and stimulating walk back through time.

No equipment necessary but you might want to wear layered clothing.

Theme: Other

Address: Outdoors

Directions: Near the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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	Home of Scottish Rugby Union Tip Rating:

By scottishvisitor

on June 7, 2006

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Murrayfield Stadium

Murrayfield is home to Scottish Rugby and always provides a great atmosphere with its capacity to hold 67,500 fans. During the six nations championships the flag waving & flag painted faces of the ever friendly rival supporters are a sheer pleasure to behold. Rugby Union is a great spectator sport with sportsmanship amongs the players and the supporters being the top priority and this contributes to the games enjoyment & excitement.

A ticket & the National flag of your choice

Theme: Sports Watching

Address: Murrayfield Edinburgh

Directions: Near to Haymarket Railway Station

Website: www.scottishrugbyunion.co.uk

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By scottishvisitor

on June 7, 2006

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Jam Tarts

Edinburgh has two football teams Heart of Midlothian nicknamed the Jam Tarts or the Jambos their stadium is called Tynecastle.
Hibernian is the other team nicknamed the Hibees or alternatively Hibs- Hibernian is the Roman name for Ireland from where the team's founding father came from. So if football is your game you could take in a match with the local rivals. Any Hibs or Hearts fans on VT please take note - I support neither team so will alternate the club badges on the main photo

A ticket for the game & of course the scrarf colours of theclub of your choice

Theme: Sports Watching

Directions: Easter Road Stadium is out by Leith & Tynecastle Stadium in out by Gorgie

Website: www.spl.co.uk

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	6 Nations Rugby. Tip Rating:

By cjg1

on February 28, 2003

We watched a lot of Rugby on the television when I was there. It was a very good time. Would have been better to see the teams I was rooting for win but.....

Theme: Other

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	Murrayfield Stadium Tip Rating:

Updated By huwhit

on May 8, 2005

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Murrayfield Stadium - Home of
Scottish Rugby

Rugby at Murrayfield, what an experience!!! Try and arrange a visit to Edinburgh from May to June, during the Six Nations, or during November, for the Autumn Tests, to experience something special.

When the Stadium is full at 67,500, the place is amazing. All these screaming Scots belting out 'Flower of Scotland', it gets the hairs on the back of your head going.

The first time I visited Murrayfield was in November 2001, for there Autumn Test against the All Blacks, it was great.

Last time I was there I abseiled into the Stadium as part of a Cancer Research fundraiser. That was spine-tingling!

Also got there in November of 2004 to see the mighty Wallabies get up (easily) over the struggling Scots.

Theme: Sports Watching

Address: In the western Edinburgh suburb of Murrayfield.

Directions: About 2 km's from city centre, follow Costorphine Road, till you see it. Then turn into the Left.

Website: www.sru.org.uk

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	SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE. Tip Rating:

Updated By GrantBoone

on May 25, 2005

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Goal!!!! for Hibs.

There are two Premier league football teams in Edinburgh. Hibs , to the east of the city and Hearts to the north. I think I would sway to the green part of the city!

Theme: Sports Watching

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By fishandchips

on February 16, 2006

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Marathon runners

The annual Edinburgh Marathon has grown in stature to become a major event on the European calendar. Having said that it is also an excuse for many runners wanting to complete their first big run. This is a great way to see lots of Edinburgh - if you're hard enough!! - as the marathon starts in Princes St and winds its way through Holyrood Park (which is also the finish), along the waterfront and back to the finish line at Holyrood Park after 26 and a bit miles.

The next marathon is 11 June 2006 and you can enter by visiting the official website. The cost (for general o'seas runners) is 40 pounds if you enter early enough otherwise it is as high as 50 pounds unless you can arrange to run for charity.

The usual shoes, shorts & top but make sure you are sorted out with your water and carbo drinks - especially if you have travlled a long way to get here (no booze on the flight!!)

Theme: Extreme Sports

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By Christina1881

on May 20, 2003

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Highlandcapture

The Scottish Highland is full of great nature - beautiful green areas - just ready for any hiker or naturelover to arrive!
Loads of nice areas...

A pair of good walkingboots!

Theme: Hiking

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Updated By EdinburghRoc

on August 21, 2004

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Winter Wonderland

Try Kayaking: sailing; golfing, hiking, skiing at Hillend, biking or take a cold swim at the beach. Indoor pools also.
Europe's biggest outdoor ice-rink is in Edinburgh's East Princes Street Gardens over Christmas/New Year.

Ice skates

Theme: Hiking

Address: From the Scott Mon, E.Princes St Gardens

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Updated By hevbell

on February 17, 2004

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Murrayfield stadium

If you are into rugby check out an international at Murrayfield Stadium. The best time is during the Six nations tournament but there are friendly games at other times of the year. The tickets can be quite cheap too. The picture was taken at Murrayfield when I went to see Scotland play Italy in March this year as part of the Six Nations tournament. The atmosphere is brilliant and its almost worth it just to hear the crowd sing 'Flower of Scotland', the unofficial Scottish anthem.

A Scotland shirt/kilt/scarf!