Scotland’s largest sports stadium has changed a lot over the years, so we’ve taken a look back in our photo archives to see the changes carried out at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
The 67,000-capacity home of Scottish rugby has seen memorable moments in games involving Scotland and Edinburgh Rugby since it opened in 1925, with other events including concerts by the likes of The Rolling Stones and Oasis taking place there.
. Pray for no rain
An aerial view of crowds at the largely uncovered Murrayfield Stadium during Scotland v France Rugby International in 1962. Photo: TSPL
. The home of Scottish rugby
Murrayfield Stadium has changed a lot over the years, since it opened as a mostly terraced 70,000 ground in 1925, with the first match taking place a memorable one as Scotland triumphed over rivals England to win their first ever Five Nations Championship Grand Slam. This photo was taken in 2022 of the stadium in its current form. Photo: Mark Runnacles
. Big changes
Building work at Murrayfield rugby stadium in 1992, transforming it into an all-seater ground. Photo: Jack Crombie
. Legend
Scotland rugby legend Gavin Hastings puts his first points on the board in the Scotland v France Five Nations international rugby match at Murrayfield in February 1990 - the match ended 21-0 to Scotland. Photo: Hamish Campbell
. Time for change
Aerial photo of Murrayfield Stadium as construction work continued in November 1992. The first phase was completed in January 1993 with the new north and south stands opening. In February 1994 the centre section of the new West Stand opened. In 1994, Murrayfield completed a £50-million renovation where floodlights were installed for the first time. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
. In the thick of the action
Evening News photographer Stanley Warburton gained 3rd prize in the sports section of the 'Encyclopaedia Brittanica' British Press Picures of the Year competition, with this picture taken during the South Africa game with Scotland at Murrayfield, November 24 1951. Photo: Stan Warburton
. Demolition
Murrayfield rugby stadium undergoes redevelopment in March 1992, with the long-standing terracing making way for an all seater stadium. Photo: Ian Rutherford
. Stage presence
Murrayfield has been the scene of some incredible concerts over the years by some of the world's greatest acts. Pictured above is U2 at Murrayfield for their Popmart concert in 1997. Photo: JULIE BULL
. What a mess!
This photo was taken of the Murrayfield terraces in April 1973 to illustrate the problem with litter left after rugby matches, with mostly beer cans covering the terraces. Photo: Hamish Campbell
. End of an era
The famous old main stand at Murrayfield is taken down in April 1993. Photo: Jack Crombie
. Work underway
This aerial photo taken in September 1982 shows work being carried out to construct a new all seater stand opposite the main stand to replace the open terracing that had been there for more than 30 years. Photo: Bill Stout
. Changing times
Work begins on the redevelopment of Murrayfield stadium, the national rugby ground in Edinburgh, July 1992. Photo: Hamish Campbell
1. Pray for no rain
An aerial view of crowds at the largely uncovered Murrayfield Stadium during Scotland v France Rugby International in 1962. Photo: TSPL
2. The home of Scottish rugby
Murrayfield Stadium has changed a lot over the years, since it opened as a mostly terraced 70,000 ground in 1925, with the first match taking place a memorable one as Scotland triumphed over rivals England to win their first ever Five Nations Championship Grand Slam. This photo was taken in 2022 of the stadium in its current form. Photo: Mark Runnacles
3. Big changes
Building work at Murrayfield rugby stadium in 1992, transforming it into an all-seater ground. Photo: Jack Crombie
4. Legend
Scotland rugby legend Gavin Hastings puts his first points on the board in the Scotland v France Five Nations international rugby match at Murrayfield in February 1990 - the match ended 21-0 to Scotland. Photo: Hamish Campbell