‘Unmissable’: Why you just HAVE to visit Murrayfield in style this Six Nations
Come rain or shine – more often rain – a visit to Murrayfield for a rugby fixture has provided Scotland fans many memorable moments that stay with them forever.
From a Duncan Hodge-inspired victory over England to deny their rivals a Grand Slam to a record win over Australia, there have been special days at this ground.
And it’s not just the on-field action that will leave a lasting impression on those who attend a game at Murrayfield. The rousing rendition of Flower of Scotland belted out by 67,000 supporters, accompanied by those famous bagpipes, is Scottish rugby at its best and never disappoints on TV and in the flesh.
This year’s Six Nations sees three fixtures at Murrayfield, against Italy on February 1, Ireland on February 9 and Wales on March 8. The first two have now been and gone, with a win in the first and defeat in the second for Scotland, leaving you with just one more chance to take in a game at Murrayfield this tournament.
If you have not yet experienced a game at the famous old stadium, this really is the year to do it. And you can make your day that extra bit special by taking in the action from the Seat Unique Club, a genuinely world-class hospitality venue.
Special day
As well as a category 1 match ticket close to the halfway line in the West Stand, you would also get to the Seat Unique Club three hours prior to kick-off, a three-course pre-match meal, a complimentary bar, appearances from rugby legends and much more in the most luxurious and exclusive of settings that’s sure to leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Seat Unique was founded as an online marketplace in 2018 to give fans greater access to VIP hospitality experiences at sports, music and other cultural events.
The Seat Unique Clubs are their most premium offering, and tickets for any of the Six Nations games at Murrayfield – or any other event – can be purchased in real time, 24 hours a day, directly from the Seat Unique platform, removing the need to pick up the phone and speak to the venue, as is so often the case with this type of experience.
So why not enjoy a Six Nations match at Murrayfield this year, whether it’s their first-up showdown against a dangerous Italy team that no longer occupy the Wooden Spoon, one of the games of the Championship against reigning champions Ireland in Round Two, or the clash with Wales in Round Four.
Winning those home games would be a massive leg up to Gregor Townsend’s side’s hopes of breaking their Six Nations duck, and with the likes of Finn Russell, Huw Jones, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe in their backline behind a formidable pack, there’s plenty of optimism in Scotland despite Sione Tuipulotu being ruled out.
Attend a game at the Seat Unique Club at Murrayfield and experience all of the following:
• Digital pre-information pack to assist with travel and run of day planning
• Access to the Seat Unique Club 3 hours prior to kick-off
• Dedicated Seat Unique host throughout the match
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Curated itinerary lanyards
• Category 1 Match Ticket
• 3-course pre-match meal
• Complimentary bar (Excluding champagne)
• Appearances from Rugby Legends
• Matchday Programme per person
• Post-match snack
• The Seat Unique Club closes 1 hour after the final whistle
The Seat Unique Club is an exclusive lounge with added entertainment and perks to ensure you have an unforgettable experience.
Must-visit Murrayfield
Our man James While vividly remembers his first trip to Murrayfield, for the famous 1990 Grand Slam decider that saw Scotland upset the odds – and the Auld Enemy – to record a memorable victory.
“It was iconic. Intimidating,” James says. “Here was a team that wasn’t caught up with the form guide, a side full of their own history of battles with the English, and a group of players refusing to yield to popular rugby opinion.
“For anyone intended to visit Murrayfield, understand that whilst the Scots will do everything to make you welcome before and after the match, those 80 minutes sandwiched in between are designed to give any travelling fans maximum discomfort.
“The games this year all have micro-history. Scotland host Italy first up this season and there is a huge number of people with Italian heritage dotted across Scotland that have influenced almost every walk of Scottish life. Expect a big Scotalian contingent as they hedge their bets knowing that whoever wins, they still have skin in the game!
“Scotland v Ireland will be one of the matches of the tournament and one Scotland will be targeting as pivotal as they look to turn over Ireland’s impressive run of 10 consecutive wins against Gregor Townsend’s men. Should Scotland take the spoils, it might just be the result that sees them lift the tournament history, provided they win on the road in England.
“And lastly, the fixture against Wales always throws up the most attractive game of rugby imaginable. It’s almost an unofficial tradition that this fixture sees both teams play an open game of rugby with attack at the centre of ambition. Couple this with the fact it might be Scotland making their charge for the title and there’s little doubt Murrayfield is the place to be on March 9.
“Above all, expect a mighty welcome. One where every Scot becomes a weekend rugby expert powered by sheer nationalistic pride over and above rugby insight. They believe – and it’s that belief that has made Scotland the nation it is, one that welcomes you in every way but reminds you that you’re the guest and house rules apply.
“And the biggest house rule of all in rugby is never ever underestimate Scotland at Murrayfield – the colour, the intensity, the noise, the welcome addition of a schools enclosure – it all makes up for a bucket list rugby venue.
“But go there without expectation of favour or charity – you might be their guest but for those 80 minutes you’ll be tested in every rugby way possible – exactly as it should be in our great game.”
So whether you’re a Scotland fan, a Wales fan, or indeed just a rugby fan wanting to take in one of the sport’s most magical experiences, make sure you’re at Murrayfield this Six Nations.