Murrayfield undergoes facelift

Wednesday 08th October 2008

Makeover: Murrayfield

Murrayfield is undergoing a £2m makeover which will see three new pitches and a a state-of-the-art artificial pitch laid at the home of Scottish rugby.

The existing back pitches are being transformed as part of a project linked to flood defences and the development of Edinburgh's tram scheme.

Work began in late summer on the rugby element of the project and, in spite of some weather delays, is due for completion by December.

However, the pitches are unlikely to be in full operation until May.

The project means it is highly unlikely there will be any public car parking at the stadium during the Six Nations.

Scottish Rugby have already announced there will be no public parking during the autumn internationals.