The Six Nations is the highlight of the northern rugby calendar, and there are few better places to experience it than Edinburgh with Scotland at home. When the Six Nations returns in 2027, Murrayfield will once again fill with more than sixty thousand fans for the city’s biggest match days of the winter. If you are planning to be there, this guide covers Scotland’s home games, how to reach the stadium, and where to stay so your Six Nations weekend runs perfectly.
Scotland’s Six Nations 2027 home games
The Six Nations runs across February and March, with each team playing a mix of home and away fixtures over five rounds. Scotland’s home matches are played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, and they are the dates to build your trip around. The full 2027 fixture list, including exact dates and kick-off times, is confirmed by the official Six Nations and Scottish Rugby channels, so check those for the details and book your match tickets as early as you can.
Whatever the fixtures, one thing is certain: Edinburgh is busy on Six Nations weekends, and accommodation books up well ahead. Sorting where you stay early, ideally as soon as the fixtures are announced, gives you the best choice and the best value.
Getting to Murrayfield from the Leith waterfront and Edinburgh city centre
Murrayfield Stadium is in the west of the city, and match days bring large crowds and road closures around the ground. The simplest way in is the tram. Edinburgh’s tram line runs from the Leith and waterfront area through the city centre and out to the Murrayfield Stadium stop, so from a base in Western Harbour you can travel close to door to door without changing and without the match-day traffic.
Do check the tram timetable and any special match-day services before you set off, as trams are busy around kick-off and full time. Our transport page has the routes. For more on match-day logistics and what to expect at the ground, our Murrayfield rugby accommodation guide goes into detail across the whole season.
Where to stay for the Six Nations
A Six Nations weekend deserves a comfortable base, and the Leith waterfront makes an ideal one. Here is why so many rugby visitors choose it over a central hotel.
Free parking on site. Getting to Edinburgh usually means a drive, and parking is a headache at the best of times, never mind on a match day. Ocean includes complimentary underground parking, so you can leave the car securely at the apartment and take the tram to the ground.
Space for the group. Six Nations trips are social occasions, and our two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments give everyone room to spread out, with a proper living room to gather in before and after the game. For larger parties, take a look at our group accommodation options.
A kitchen and a calm retreat. A hearty breakfast before the match, a late bite afterwards when restaurants are full, and a quiet, roomy apartment to come home to all make the weekend better. Our two-bedroom apartments are set up for exactly this.
Good value for a weekend. Our Stay and Save discounts reward a two or three night stay, and we guarantee the best rate when you book direct. See the Stay and Save page for the tiers.
Our guide to the best areas to stay in Edinburgh makes the fuller case for the waterfront: close to everything, calm enough to recover.
Make a weekend of the rugby
The beauty of a Six Nations trip is that the match is only part of it. Arrive the evening before, settle into the apartment and enjoy dinner in Leith, home to some of the best restaurants in Scotland, as our guide to the best restaurants and cafés near Ocean shows. Spend the morning of the match seeing the city, tram out to Murrayfield for kick-off, then wind down afterwards with the rest of the celebrating crowds. A waterfront walk the next morning is the perfect way to round things off before you head home.
February and March can be cold and bright in Edinburgh, which is fine weather for the rugby and for sightseeing between games, so pack warm layers and make the most of a winter weekend in one of Europe’s most characterful cities.
Why Edinburgh is a great Six Nations city
Some rugby trips are all about the ninety minutes at the ground. A Six Nations weekend in Edinburgh is more than that, because the city itself is such a rewarding place to spend a winter break. Between games you have the Castle and the Royal Mile, the museums and galleries, and the festive tail end of the season if your match falls early in the championship. The atmosphere on a Scotland match day spills out well beyond Murrayfield, filling the pubs, bars and streets of the centre, around town, and along the waterfront with fans in good spirits.
Leith is well located for both the stadium and the city, while still feeling calmer than the centre, which many visitors prefer. You are a short tram ride from the stadium and the centre, yet you return each night to a calm, spacious apartment by the water rather than a packed city-centre hotel. For a group travelling together, that space to gather, cook and relax is a big part of what makes the weekend, and it is far more sociable than scattering across separate hotel rooms.
It also makes the trip better value. With your own kitchen you are not tied to fully booked restaurants at peak times, and our long-stay-friendly discounts reward a two or three night stay. Add free parking and a direct tram to the ground, and a Six Nations weekend in Edinburgh becomes about as easy as a big-match trip gets. Our wider Murrayfield rugby accommodation guide covers the practical side across the whole season, from the autumn tests onwards.
A note on booking terms
Fixtures are confirmed well ahead, but plans can still change, so it is worth understanding the booking terms when you reserve. We offer a choice of cancellation policies and payment options at the time of booking, explained in our cancellation policy FAQ, along with a best rate guarantee on direct bookings.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Six Nations 2027?
The Six Nations is played across February and March. Scotland’s home games are at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Check the official Six Nations and Scottish Rugby sites for the confirmed 2027 fixtures and kick-off times.
Where should I stay for the Six Nations in Edinburgh?
Somewhere with an easy route to Murrayfield and a calm base for after the match. From the Leith waterfront, the tram runs to the Murrayfield Stadium stop, and you return to a spacious apartment with free parking.
How do I get to Murrayfield for a Six Nations match?
The tram runs from the Leith and waterfront area through the centre to the Murrayfield Stadium stop. Check match-day timetables, as services are busy around kick-off and full time.
Can you accommodate a group for a Six Nations weekend?
Yes. Our apartments have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and we offer group accommodation for larger parties. Book early, as Six Nations weekends fill up quickly.
How far in advance should I book for the Six Nations?
As early as you can, ideally as soon as the fixtures are announced and you have match tickets. Edinburgh is very busy on Six Nations weekends and the best apartments go first.
Is Edinburgh busy during the Six Nations?
Yes. Match weekends are among the busiest of the winter, with fans filling the city. A calm base on the Leith waterfront, a short tram ride from the stadium, lets you enjoy the atmosphere and still rest properly.
Book your Six Nations 2027 weekend
For Scotland’s home games at Murrayfield, a spacious Leith apartment with free parking and a direct tram to the stadium is the ideal base. Book early once the fixtures are announced. Take a look at our two-bedroom apartments, then request a quote with your dates, or call the team on 0131 553 7394.