Sports In Edinburgh
Golf in the City
It was a Scotsman who invented the amazing game of Golf, so it’s not surprising that Scotland’s capital features a number of Golf courses to suit all Golfing abilities.
With 6 courses set within the city, there is something on offer to everyone. Based at Braid Hills, Carrick Knowe, Craigentinny, Portobello, Princes and Silverknowes, there are a range of challenges, from a beginner or child friendly 9 holes at Portobello, to the spectacular gorse covered challenge that is the 18 hole course at the Braid Hills.
What’s more, you don’t have to be a member or have an official golf handicap – you can just pay and play!
For further information and pricing details you may visit:
Telephone: 0131 650 1001 Email: golf@edinburghleisure.co.uk
http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/list-4
Rugby In Edinburgh
The Heineken Cup Final comes to the Scottish capital on May 23rd this year
Edinburgh hosts some of Rugby’s most nail biting competitive events, at the world famous Murrayfield Stadium.
The stadium and multitude of bars alike are filled with rugby fans and an indescribable sense of excitement. The city’s vibrant and varied bar scene ensures there is plenty of atmosphere for celebration or commiseration well into the small hours.
The Six Nations Cup comes to Edinburgh for the Scotland V Wales and Scotland V Ireland matches. For details of dates visit www.rbs6nations.com
Information available now at www.ercrugby.com
Murrayfield Ice Rink
Murrayfield Ice Rink is the largest permanently seated indoor arena stadium in Scotland. The normal seating capacity is in excess of 3,500 and the Olympic sized ice surface measures 200ft x 97ft. The Rink has been a centre of attraction in Scotland for all types of Ice Sports and Exhibitions for over 50 years and attendance comes from all age groups and walks of life. Many generations have passed through the doors and countless romances blossomed from chance meetings in the arena! The Rink has hosted major boxing, wrestling, ice speedway, ice shows, concerts, basketball and dance events. The Rink also hosted the closing ceremony for the 1970 Commonwealth Games
Address:
Riversdale Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 5XN
Telephone: 0131 337 6933
Email: info@murrayfieldicerinkltd.co.uk
Website: http://www.murrayfieldicerinkltd.co.uk/
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
The dry slopes just outside Edinburgh can provide an exciting alternative to urban entertainment. For those who have never tested their balance on the frozen slopes of the Alps or the north of Scotland this a few hours at the Midlothian ski centre will provide a thrilling cocktail of fun and fear. The Midlothian Snowsports Centre has the longest artificial slope for skiers and boarders in Britain. The main slope is 400m long and is served by a chairlift and a T-Bar. The slope is floodlit and open until 9pm most days.
Certification is required although a ski school is available. Children's sledging parties catered for with a trained instructor.
Address:
Hillend, Biggar Road,
near Edinburgh,
EH10 7DU
Telephone: 0131 445 4433
Email: ski@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/
Ratho International Climbing Arena
Life is for climbing. Life is also for bouldering, tackling the Aerial Assault, abseiling and playing in Scrambles. As well as conferencing and events, weddings, taking fitness classes and working out in the gym. Life is for relaxing in the spa and enjoying coffee and cake in the cafè.
Football in Edinburgh
Hearts of Midlothian Football Club - Tynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Stadium, home to Hearts of Midlothian Football Club, always attracts a big crowd on match day. As well as Scottish Premier League matches, the stadium is home to an official Hearts shop and the club also runs a Football Academy at Heriot Watt University's Riccarton Campus.
http://www.heartsfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Welcome
Hibernian Football Club - Easter Road Stadium
Across the city lies Hearts' arch rivals, Hibernian Football Club. Easter Road Stadium, otherwise known as "the Leith San Siro" by fans, has a capacity of 17'500, the largest venue exclusively for football in Edinburgh. With regular special events and a 'footie4kids' programme to help youngsters improve their football skills, Hibernian's grounds make for an interesting day out, match day or not!
Cycling Grand Prix of Edinburgh International Track Meeting
Venue: Meadowbank Velodrome
Date: 13 Jun '09 - 14 Jun '09
The Grand Prix of Edinburgh showcases Britain's top track riders. The event incorporates several disciplines, including the Grand Prix of Edinburgh Sprint and the British league 15k championship as well as the Motor Paced Keirin and distance races. In addition to the senior events, there is also a six event youth omnium for boys and girls under sixteen. This really is a great event to watch and spectators are encouraged to come down to the Meadowbank velodrome to watch Britain's top riders in action.
http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/detail-243
Edinburgh Triathlon
Venue: Holyrood Park and Royal Commonwealth Pool
Date: 20 Jun '09
An important date in the Scottish Triathlon calendar, the Edinburgh Triathlon incorporates a number of races for all ages and abilities. As in previous years, the running and cycling elements will be staged in the scenic Holyrood Park, with the swimming and transition activities taking place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool.
Rat Race
Venue: Various venues across the city
Date: 18 Jul '09 - 19 Jul '09
Taking adventure sports right into the streets, waterways and urban jungle of the UK's coolest cities, the Rat Race is where teams of three race in a multi-disciplined challenge of navigation, endurance, skills and guts running, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, abseiling, and tackling a course that's only revealed hours before they begin.
http://www.ratraceadventure.com/
BUPA Great Winter Run
Venue: Holyrood Park
Date: 09 Jan '10
The Bupa Great Winter Run takes place in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on Saturday 9th January 2010 and is open to runners of all abilities aged 14 or over. The 5km road run is a mixture of road, grass and mud making it a unique Great Run event and part of a winter run extravaganza in Edinburgh. The Great Edinburgh International Cross Country will follow the Winter Run and will be a major highlight of the day where some of the world's top athletes are expected to compete.
Edinburgh Marathon
The Edinburgh Marathon is more than just a race – it is a festival of fun with on-route entertainment and finish-line celebrations. The race day will also reflect great human spirit thanks to the thousands of runners raising much needed funds for charitable causes. On the 15th of June 2003 Scotland’s capital hosted its first city marathon in 17 years. 3000 runners took to the streets of Edinburgh out of which over 1/3 were raising funds for charity. Edinburgh Marathon 2004 built on this achievement on 13th June with over 5000 people taking part. The 2009 Albert Bartlett Edinburgh Marathon and Hairy Haggis Team Relay expects 16,500 entrants and is firmly established its position as one of Scotland’s premier sporting and fundraising events.
http://www.edinburgh-marathon.com/
Musselburgh Racecourse
At Musselburgh Racecourse, we are committed to providing a horseracing experience with style and flair. You will experience a warm welcome with personal, professional and courteous service. We are driven by a passion for what we do to provide excellence in all areas. Historic Musselburgh Links has been a venue for horse racing since 1816, and has undergone a vast transformation in the past 15 years culminating in being awarded 5 Star Visit Scotland Visitor Attraction status in December 2006. The Course hosts 25 race days a year, both Flat racing and Jump meetings. Throughout the year we offer special entertainments so if you are looking for somewhere new to entertain the kids, an excuse to dress up, or maybe a different venue for a night out with friends, Musselburgh races is the place to be.
http://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/home.asp
Highland Games
Scotland has a long tradition and history of Highland Games where Clans would compete against each other in sporting events. Early Celts viewed such events as war games where their strongest and bravest soldiers would win the games. Some say that Highland Games originated as a clan chieftain's way of choosing the best bodyguards and the fittest fighters. Not all the chief's requirements were warlike - musicians and dancers were important for the prestige of his household. Choosing staff and supporters was done by holding competitions - good runners for couriers, strong men for defence and a range of entertainers to amuse them during the winter evenings. Many events at today's Highland Games still use items which would have been part of everyday life in the Highlands of old eg. round stones from river beds probably provided the original shot-putts while a Scots pine trunk shorn of its branches is still the caber as tossed today. Many of these traditions can still be seen in Highland Games today however they are now much more sociable and fun events celebrated worldwide.
Melrose 7s
Seven-a-side rugby was developed in the historic Border town of Melrose in 1883. Now amongst Scotland's premier sporting events, the Melrose Sevens hosts a glittering line up of guest sides from around the world to challenge the best teams in Scotland. Come celebrate one of Scotland's greatest sporting contributions to the world.
The Barclays Scottish Open
For a week in July the eyes of the golfing world focus on one of the most beautiful golf courses on the planet. Come and witness the world's greatest golfers in breathtaking competition on the majestic Loch Lomond course.
http://www.barclaysscottishopen.co.uk/
The Open Championship
Scotland is recognised as the birthplace of Golf and The Open Championship will provide one of the focal points for the year of Homecoming in 2009. The 138th staging of The Open Championship, golf's oldest major, will find The Champion Golfer of the Year in 2009 at Turnberry. The venue is legendary for golf fans, recalling the famed Duel in the Sun in 1977 when Tom Watson finally triumphed over Jack Nicklaus on the 72nd and final hole of the Championship.
http://www.opengolf.com/ChampionshipGolf/TheOpenChampionship.aspx
The World Clan Golf Championship
To commemorate one of the largest clan gatherings in history coming to Edinburgh in July 2009, ensure your clan is represented by entering the inaugural World Clan Golf Championship in neighbouring East Lothian. Clans can enter any number of teams, consisting of four players, to "Battle on the Links" for the title of World Clan Golf Champions! Start Date: Monday, July 27, 2009 End Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Address: Craigielaw Golf Club, Aberlady, East Lothian
http://www.golfeastlothian.com/homecoming
Johnnie Walker Championship
The Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles is one of the most exciting sporting events held in Scotland. Played over the PGA Centenary Course - the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup matches - the Championship is well-established and always attracts some of Europe's finest golfers including Championship Chairman Colin Montgomerie. Start Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009 End Date: Sunday, August 30, 2009
http://www.johnniewalkerchampionship.com/
Scottish Borders Hill Rally
The Scottish Borders has a long tradition of motorsports and look forward to welcoming Homecoming enthusiasts back to the country's only Cross Country vehicle forest stage rally. The event combines breathtaking stage tracks with exhilarating, high speed, adrenalin pumping motorsport rallying. Start Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009 End Date: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Address: Newcastleton, Scottish Borders
http://www.scottishhillrally.co.uk/
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
The City of Glasgow is proud that "The Friendly Games" are coming here from Wednesday, 23 July to Sunday, 3 August 2014. There is keen anticipation in a city renowned for its friendliness, generosity of spirit and sense of humour. Glasgow is representing the whole of Scotland in extending a welcome to new and old friends from all Commonwealth nations.
