Explore Edinburgh during the Rugby Nations Championship

This November the 2026 Rugby Nations Championship, Northern Hemisphere series, takes place. The New Zealand All Blacks, Australia’s Wallabies and Japan’s Brave Blossoms will take on Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium. If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the games, make the most of your trip and explore the city at the same time!

Written By: The Edinburgh Bus Tours Team

Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium Tour

If you’re staying in Edinburgh for the duration of the Nations Championship, why not book a tour of Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium?

With your Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket you can enjoy 10% off a behind the scenes tour of the national rugby stadium between fixtures. Just use promo code SGMLT10 on the Scottish Rugby website to book and remember to bring along your Edinburgh Bus Tour ticket.

Get there via Edinburgh Trams or Lothian Bus service 12, 26 & 31.

Soak in the local match atmosphere

If you’ve not managed to nab tickets to see the games live and in person, a lively pub is the next best thing! Most pubs in Edinburgh will be showing the fixtures live, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the game in a more casual setting – perhaps with a bite to eat and a pint!

If you’re looking to stay on theme, Oz bar on Candlemaker Row is the perfect spot to enjoy all things Australian for the second game on Sunday 15 November! Hop off the CitySightseeing Tour at Stop 5 or the Edinburgh Tour Stop 9.

 

Souvernir Shopping

While you’re in Scotland’s capital why not do some souvenir shopping? You can expand your fridge magnet collection, purchase unique festive decorations or even get your very own tartan apparel! Edinburgh’s Christmas markets open for business on the 14th of November, making it the perfect time for a browse before the Christmas rush.

You can also take advantage of 10% off purchases at both the ScotlandShop and Romanes & Paterson with your Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket.

Hop-off the Edinburgh tour stop 12 for the ScotlandShop or CitySightseeing Edinburgh stop 7 for Romanes & Paterson.

Explore the City

Hop-on the Edinburgh Tour and our live tour guide will take you through Edinburgh’s history and entertain you with stories from the city’s past and present. Our CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour offers Horrible Histories audio commentary for kids of every age! If you’d like to explore beyond the city centre, hop-on the Regal tour and enjoy audio commentary as you pass the gorgeous Dean Village, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and visit coastal Newhaven and Leith. You can hop-off as you please to sample local food and drink, or watch one of the afternoon games.

With our Grand24 ticket you can enjoy all three tours and up to three kids go free with each paying adult! Hop-off at stops around the city and take in everything Edinburgh has to offer for less.

Whatever your plans are, the rugby always brings a lively atmosphere to the city and lots of cheer!

We’ll certainly be cheering on our home team – C’mon Scotland! 

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