Edinburgh Rugby planning application for Murrayfield back pitches

Edinburgh Rugby (the professional club) have submitted a planning application for a 7,800 capacity stadium on Murrayfield’s back pitches.

The relationship between this development and the ejection of Murrayfield Wanderers (the non-professional club) from Murrayfield is unclear.  Murrayfield Wanderers are controversially interested in relocating to Roseburn Park.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/planning-bid-launched-for-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-at-murrayfield-1-4747664

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-44318725

Artists impression of Edinburgh Rugby's plans for Murrayfield stadium back pitches.

Artists impression of Edinburgh Rugby’s plans for Murrayfield stadium back pitches.

Play park latest…

For those wondering about the new play park… a contractor has been appointed and they are expected to start in May and end in July (though last time was said something similar it was start in March and end in May)…