Tynecastle Park
Stadium Edinburgh football stadium, home of Heart of Midlothian
Tynecastle Park stages Heart of Midlothian matches; supporters and visiting fans come for Scottish Premiership football, match-day atmosphere and nearby pubs in Gorgie.
Tynecastle Park is a football stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the home ground of Heart of Midlothian Football Club. The ground has been associated with the club since the late 19th century.
Spectators encounter a compact, all-seated stadium with stands close to the pitch and a capacity of about 20,000 spectators, creating an intimate matchday atmosphere. Match facilities include modern seating, hospitality areas and club-operated retail and museum spaces on site.
Hearts have played at Tynecastle since the 1880s; the ground has been rebuilt and modernized in phases, notably through late 20th-century redevelopment that replaced older terraces with all-seater stands. The site has continuously served as the club’s principal stadium throughout its history.
Tynecastle Park sits in the Gorgie neighborhood of west Edinburgh, approximately 2 kilometers west of the city center and close to local transport links and residential areas.
- Home ground location: The stadium is the long-time home of Heart of Midlothian Football Club and is located in the Gorgie district of Edinburgh, a short distance west of the city center.
How to Get to Tynecastle Park #
Tynecastle Park is in the Gorgie district of Edinburgh on Gorgie Road. From Edinburgh city centre take one of the frequent Lothian Buses serving Gorgie Road and alight at stops for Tynecastle/Gorgie - the stadium is immediately off Gorgie Road and only a short walk (a few minutes) from those stops.
If arriving by train, Haymarket or Edinburgh Waverley stations are the nearest mainline stations; you can catch a local bus or taxi from either station to Gorgie, or walk (roughly 20-30 minutes from the city-centre stations). By car follow the A70/Gorgie Road into Gorgie; note on match days parking is limited and stewarding/road closures are common.
Tips for Visiting Tynecastle Park #
- If you're going for a match, arrive 45-60 minutes before kick-off to soak up pre-match atmosphere and avoid the last-minute turnstile rush; match-tickets and club info are best checked on Heart of Midlothian's official site in advance.
- Use the main spectator entrances along Gorgie Road rather than trying to approach from the north side - public transport (buses) serves Gorgie Road directly and is easier than hunting for scarce parking on matchdays.
- Book a stadium tour on a non-match day via the club's tour program to see behind-the-scenes areas; tour slots are limited so reserve ahead rather than relying on turn-up availability.
Best Time to Visit Tynecastle Park #
Best visited during the Scottish football season (August-May) to experience match‑day atmosphere, with late summer/early autumn and spring offering the most comfortable weather.
Weather & Climate near Tynecastle Park #
Tynecastle Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (664 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
