Living in Murrayfield, Edinburgh
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Genteel residential around the rugby stadium, well connected by the tram.
Murrayfield is a well-off residential neighbourhood west of the centre, famous above all for its great stadium, the temple of Scottish rugby. Around the ground stretches an area of Victorian and Edwardian villas, tree-lined streets and a genteel quiet, well connected to the centre and the airport by the tram line. It's the elegant, peaceful Edinburgh, with a sporting icon at its heart.
Who lives here
Well-off families, professionals and long-term residents live here in the area's villas and houses. It's a stable, comfortable population, drawn by the quiet, the greenery and the quality of the houses. Rents are in the mid-to-high band, as you'd expect from a prestigious residential neighbourhood.
What it's like during the day
By day Murrayfield has the quiet rhythm of a fine residential neighbourhood: tree-lined streets, villas, greenery, the coming and going of families. The stadium dominates the area but for most of the year stays quiet. Edinburgh Zoo, a little further west, and the centre a short distance away complete the picture.
What it's like in the evening
In the evening it's quiet and residential, with a few neighbourhood pubs and restaurants. It's not a nightlife area: for that, people head towards the nearby centre. On match or concert days at the stadium, though, the area fills with crowds and atmosphere.
Getting around
The strong point is the tram line, with the Murrayfield Stadium stop linking the neighbourhood to the centre, Haymarket and the airport directly and conveniently. Numerous bus lines round out the connections. The western position keeps the centre a short distance away, reachable by bike too.
Eating and shopping
The offering is that of a well-off residential neighbourhood: pubs, a few restaurants and cafés, shops and supermarkets for daily needs, with the variety of the centre a short distance away. It's a convenient, well-kept area, where the essentials are on your doorstep and the centre is close.
When NOT to pick it
If you want nightlife, centrality and a young, lively neighbourhood, Murrayfield is too quiet and genteel: it's residential, elegant and with prestigious-area prices. On stadium event days it fills with crowds and traffic. It makes sense for those after quiet, greenery and a good tram link; less so for those who want the centre and nightlife on their doorstep.