This is Murrayfield

‘A century of sporting and human history distilled with warmth and wisdom’ – Mark Palmer, The Times

'A brilliant read revealing the compelling stories of one of the world’s greatest rugby stadiums’ – Gavin Mairs, The Telegraph

'A copy of this book should be left in the visiting dressing room before every Scotland home game. Evocative, entertaining and educational, you can almost hear the bagpipes and smell the malty Edinburgh air. Essential reading for oval-ball Bravehearts of all ages' – Robert Kitson, The Guardian

‘A rich and vivid history of a storied place and all the immortals who played there’ – Tom English, BBC Sport

‘This is Murrayfield is a must-read not just for fans of Scottish rugby, but the game as a whole. It perfectly encapsulates all of the historic moments that have played out at the home of Scottish rugby, with those at the centre of the action helping tell the tale’ – Gavin Harper, The Herald

'An energetic gallop through 100 years of Scottish rugby’s national stadium. Excellently illustrated and featuring fascinating first-hand accounts from players who have graced that famous patch of turf, Pete Burns and Rob Robertson have delivered a wonderful tribute to Murrayfield’s rich history’ – David Barnes, The Offside Line

'A joyous tour of Murrayfield's greatest hits across 100 years which mixes historical insights and interviews with some of the finest players to wear dark blue. As Jim Telfer says in the foreword "Murrayfield, to me, is the home of rugby"' – Graham Bean, The Scotsman

‘A fitting homage to a famous venue that has seen both heartbreak and elation across a century of epic encounters. This book expertly takes you through every famous contest and rediscovers those you may have forgotten’ – James Price, The Rugby Journal 

'fantastic . . . a book to treasure'  – Richard Bath, Scottish Field

In 1925, Scotland played their first ever game at Murrayfield Stadium. They opened this new home with a landmark result, defeating England with a late drop-goal to secure their maiden Grand Slam title. This was the first in a long line of epic encounters that would take place on that hallowed turf over the next century.  

In This is Murrayfield, celebrated rugby writers Peter Burns and Rob Robertson curate 100 of the most memorable, significant and sometimes quirky fixtures to have been played at Murrayfield over the last 100 years. Gorgeously illustrated with black and white and colour photographs throughout, this is an insightful, fun and fascinating record of some of the greatest moments in Scottish rugby history.