Tynecastle ParkAbout Tynecastle Park
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 62 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 43 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 2° | 53 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 41 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 51 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 54 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 57 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 57 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 62 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 67 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 57 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 60 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
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.