Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium is a sports stadium, located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. It is the largest stadium in Scotland. With a seating capacity of 67,144, Scottish Gas Murrayfield is Scotland's largest stadium and ranks among the largest stadiums in the United Kingdom and Europe. It is also known as BT Murrayfield Stadium. The construction of the stadium was completed in 1925. It mostly hosts rugby union and has also hosted the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup, Pro12 and Heineken Cup matches. It is the home ground of Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), Edinburgh Rugby and formerly the Edinburgh Sevens and Scottish Claymores. Murrayfield features a rectangular rugby pitch enclosed by spectator stands on all four sides. Scottish Gas Murrayfield provides accessible seating and a range of facilities for disabled spectators, including wheelchair access, accessible toilets, lift access and a Changing Places facility. A limited number of accessible parking spaces are also available. During the time of construction, it took two years to build a stand and three embankments.
Beyond rugby and other sporting events, the stadium has also become an established concert venue. Since hosting its first major concert by David Bowie in 1983, the stadium has welcomed numerous international artists, including Tina Turner, U2, The Rolling Stones, Celine Dion, Oasis, Bon Jovi, Madonna, One Direction and Foo Fighters. More recently, the venue has hosted major performances by artists such as Beyoncé, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift.
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