Has Murrayfield Got Undersoil Heating?

The pitch profile is a modern, free draining fibresand, with undersoil heating that is often on for long periods during the winter months. "Soil and air temperatures in the stadium can often be 10-15 degrees lower than other national stadiums in the UK," John states.

Is Murrayfield artificial grass?

Murrayfield uses a Desso Grassmaster hybrid pitch which is essentially a natural grass pitch which is then reinforced by millions of artificial turf fibres.

Why is Murrayfield called Murrayfield?

History. The name comes from the estate of Archibald Murray who built Murrayfield House for himself in 1735 on the south-facing slopes over the area. Archibald Murray bought the land from Nisbet of Dean in 1733; it was previously Nisbet's Park.