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November 5, 2025
Away fans are housed in the Roseburn Stand at one end of the ground, where up to 3,676 supporters can be accommodated. Clubs with a small following may find that a smaller portion of this stand is allocated.
The steep slope of the stand ensures a good view of the pitch and the facilities on offer are good. Apart from the Old Firm games and local derbies against Hibs, the atmosphere can be lacking.
Stadium updates
There have been several developments, updates and upgrades made to Tynecastle Stadium in recent memory, including the expansion of the Main Stand.
There have also been updates and expansions made to the conference and event facilities at the stadium as part of the clubs long-term goals to grow the business away from the pitch.
Since Tony Bloom’s arrival at the club, there have been little talks of Tynecastle Stadium redevelopments, but plans could be made given the ongoing success of Hearts meaning the current capacity is almost always filled.
Every team has a collection of songs sung by fans at both home and away matches. With that, we have sampled some of the best Heart of Midlothian chats as follows:
- Have You Heard of the Heart of Midlothian
- The Hearts Song
- When the Hearts Go Marching In
- We Hate Hibees
- We Are Hearts
- Hearts Are Falling Apart.
Below, we have included a video of the popular song: The Hearts Song.
With the opening of the new Main Stand on one side of the pitch, then Tynecastle Stadium has been completely re-developed since the 1990s.
Opened in November 2017, the Main Stand is an impressive size, with a capacity of over 7,000 seats. Effectively a large single tier, its roof is mostly transparent to allow more light to reach the pitch. There is a wide players tunnel located at the half way line, with the team dugouts located either side of it, out front.
The rest of the stadium comprising the Roseburn, Gorgie and Wheatfield Stands, are all good-sized single-tiered stands, that are similar in design and height. They are slightly taller than the Main Stand.
The corners of the stadium are open meaning that the stands are separate. Apart from a line of floodlights running along the front of the roof, then in each corner, there is a block of floodlights mounted which give it an interesting look.
The following pubs are the best places to check into for a pint if you are an away fan visiting Tynecastle Stadium on matchday.
- The Station Tavern – 316 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2QZ
- Ryrie’s Bar – Edinburgh EH12 5EY
- Stratford’s Bar – 227-229 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 1TU
By train
The nearest train station is Edinburgh Haymarket, which is about a 15 minute walk away from Tynecastle Stadium. You can see the ground as you come into the station. On leaving the station turn right at the Ryries pub, into Dalry Road. Dalry Road runs into Gorgie Road. About one mile on and the ground is visible from the first major road junction/set of traffic lights.
By car
Follow the M8 towards Edinburgh. At the end of the M8 take the A720 (Edinburgh By Pass) southwards towards Dalkeith. Leave the A720 at the junction with the A71 and follow the A71 into Edinburgh. You will eventually reach the ground on your left.
Where to park your car near Tynecastle Stadium
There is no car parking facilities at the stadium itself so you will need to rely on street parking nearby. Beware of permit-only areas. Alternatively, there are some car parks that are worth checking out. The best one is Edinburgh Self Store – 357 Gorgie Road, EH11 2RP.
Tynecastle Stadium opened in the 19th century and now has a capacity of 20,099. This is largely down to the Main Stand, which reopened in 2017 after significant redevelopment works. It has a capacity of just over 7,000 seats, which is effectively a large single tier instead of an upper and a lower section.
Opposite the Main Stand is the Wheatfield Stand, which has the second-largest capacity in the stadium. Just under 6,000 supporters can be accommodated here. Meanwhile, the other two stands at the two ends of the ground are called the Roseburn Stand and the Gorgie Stand. They are also single-tiered stands with smaller capacities of just over 3,500.
The capacities of both stands at either end of Tynecastle Stadium were reduced in the mid-2000s due to the lengthening of the playing surface. This was done to ensure that the pitch complied with UEFA’s requirements, with Hearst playing in the UEFA Cup in consecutive seasons from 2003 to 2005.
The club are currently running stadium tours on Saturdays and Sundays. They have a 90-minute tour which involves a look around the whole stadium and museum and 60-minute tour which gives guests an extensive look around the new Main Stand.
Full stadium tour prices:
- Adults: £12
- Concessions: £10
Main Stand tour prices:
- Adults: £10
- Concessions: £8
Tour the club museum
Located inside the Gorgie Stand is the Club Museum, which depicts the history of the Club and Tynecastle Stadium. Entrance is free. It is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday (excluding matchdays) between 10am and 4pm. It is also open on Sundays between 10am and 2pm.
Record Attendance
At Tynecastle
53,396 v Glasgow Rangers
13th February 1932, Scottish Cup 3rd Round.
At Murrayfield Stadium
57,857 v Barcelona
28th July 2007, Friendly Match.
Average Attendances
2023-2024: 18,355 (Premier League)
2022-2023: 18,513 (Premier League)
2021-2022: 15,719 (Premier League)
2020-2021: N/A (Covid)
2019-2020: 16,751 (Premier League)
2018-2019: 17,564 (Premier League)
2017-2018: 18,429 (Premier League)
Hibernian FC are the main rival of Heart of Midlothian, noting that both clubs are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Therefore, these teams often clash in a meeting known as the Edinburgh derby, which is one of the fiercest and oldest rivalries in Scottish football.
The first encounter between Heart of Midlothian and Hibs took place on Christmas of 1875, a match that Hearts won 1-0.
Noting that this is a geographical rivalry, it is all about which side gets the bragging rights in the historical city.
Over the years, Hearts of Midlothian have bagged more wins in the Edinburgh derby, defeating Hibs in two major encounters namely a 3-1 win in the 1896 Scottish Cup final, and a 5-1 victory in 2012 finals of the same competition.
A number of wheelchair spaces are available along the walkways of the Gorgie, Roseburn & Wheatfield Stands. These also include provision for one helper per wheelchair space. Disabled fans are admitted free, although helpers are required to pay (Category A Matches £15, other matches £10). Access to these stands is via lifts situated in the Gorgie & Roseburn Stands.
A limited number of seats for ambulant supporters are made available in the Main Stand which cost £15 for Category matches and £10 for other matches.
Places need to be booked in advance by calling 0871 663 1874.
Tickets for matches at Tynecastle Stadium for the 2025/26 Scotland Premiership are now available for booking on the club’s official website.
Hearts will kick off their Premiership at home, welcoming Aberdeen to Tynecastle Stadium before travelling away to Tannadice Park in their second game of the season. The second home game will be against Motherwell on August 23. You can book tickets for these games and many more online, including renewing your season tickets.
Booking men’s match tickets will take you to an e-ticketing platform. However, prices for single games are within the price ranges listed below.
Most importantly, the club operates a category system for matches (A & B), so that admission prices are varied depending on which club Hearts are facing. Category A prices are as follows:
- Adults: £23-30
- Concessions: £17-22
- Under 18s: £14-19
- Under 12s: £10-15
Hearts 2025/26 season tickets
Season ticket holders at Hearts get priority booking considerations for both domestic cup fixtures and European contests.
Season tickets at Tynecastle Stadium are categorised as Premium, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze, which means you pay more or less depending on the selected category.
For example, premium season ticket prices for adults are £735, while the same offer in the Bronze category is £350. The season’s accessibility ticket offer is £185 for adults. You can visit the club’s website for additional information on the 2025/26 season ticketing.
Official Programme £2.50
Ground Layout
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out
Heart of Midlothian v St Johnstone
Scottish Premier
Saturday 14th December, 2019, 3pm
Chris Richards (Neutral)
Hearts v Stenhousemuir
Scottish League Cup, Group Stage
Friday 12th July 2019, 7.45pm
Brian Moore (Stenhousemuir)
Hearts v Kilmarnock
Scottish Premier League
Saturday 10th November 2018, 3pm
Stephen Wooldridge (Neutral)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Tynecastle Stadium?
We were in Edinburgh visiting family and it had always been on the bucket list to visit Tynecastle, especially since the ground redevelopments.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
We parked for free at a local Eskbank Railway Station on the A7 and took the train to Waverley as we wanted to visit the city beforehand. It is then a case of following or using the tram to Haymarket and it’s then just a short walk to Tynecastle Stadium.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Before the game we took in the sights of the city which are easily found. A brisk 30 minute walk to the castle or as stated you can use the tram, the home fans we saw seemed friendly and both fans mixed without any hassle before and after the game.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Tynecastle Stadium?
The new stand makes Tynecastle an incredibly smart stadium which still retains character. The view from the new stand was very good and included a nice padded seat!
Tynecastle Stadium
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.
The game was disappointing from the Home team point of view and a single Kilmarnock goal took the points, I sampled a wonderful Scots pie probably the best pie I’ve had anywhere in British football, the concourse service was efficient with plenty of space, the toilets for a new stand we’re as you’d expect very good and there was little to no queue.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away from the ground was slightly tricky as the nearby rugby stadium was hosting an international. We made the ten minute walk to Haymarket but soon gave up and walked back to Waverley but was still back at our car within 90 minutes of the game ending.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
If you find yourself in Edinburgh a trip to Tynecastle is a really good day out in a decent stadium without hassle, just be sure to see if there are any events a Murrayfield beforehand!
Heart of Midlothian v St Johnstone
Scottish Premier League
Saturday 29th September 2018, 3pm
Mark Steele (Neutral)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting Tynecastle Stadium?
Hearts had started the season playing some great football and St.Johnstone are always a challenge. I was impressed with the behavior of Hearts fans at Motherwell last year and thought this would be a safe game to take my wife to. Plus Tynecastle is one of the best stadia in Scotland.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Really easy considering we stayed in a hotel near Haymarket and walked down!
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
We had come quite a long way on a train so we had lunch in a cafe near Haymarket station, checked in to our hotel and walked down to the ground. Both sets of fans were a credit to their clubs and no trouble at all.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Tynecastle Stadium?
Not a bad view to be had in the stadium. Tynecastle is a magnificent venue to watch a game of football in.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The atmosphere was amazing. 17,240 fans in the stadium but at times it sounded more like 30,000. Unusually I didn't try the catering at the ground so can't comment. Toilets were okay for a football ground. The game was really good – Hearts played some great football for 70 minutes but lost their way a bit towards the end. St. Johnstone snuck a goal back but it finished 2-1 to Hearts who deserved the win in all honesty.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Put it this way, I'm glad I was walking as the roads were busy! Lots of fans were making use of bus and train connections rather than driving and many more were on foot as we were.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
We both really enjoyed our visit to Tynecastle. I would definitely go again.
Heart of Midlothian v Partick Thistle
Scottish Premier League
Saturday 17th March 2018, 3pm
Gareth King (Neutral fan)
Heart of Midlothian v East Fife
Scottish League Cup Group Stage
Saturday 22nd July 2017, 3pm
Phil Armstrong (Neutral fan)
Hearts v Newcastle United
Pre-Season Friendly
Friday 14th July 2017, 7.45pm
Christopher Johnston (Newcastle United fan)
Hearts v FC Infonet (Estonia)
Europa League, First Qualifying Round
Thursday 30th June 2016, 8pm
Barnie (Neutral fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Tynecastle ground itself?
I was in Edinburgh for my lads graduation, and this just happened to coincide with a decent 'football fix'. The fact that it was a Europa League game made it a first and well worth a trip.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Really easy to get to for us – a bus stop a few minutes from where we were staying and easy run to the ground. No problems there. Not sure about parking around the ground though.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Usual walk round the ground – visit to the club shop and chat to some locals. A really friendly place to visit – everyone helpful and looking forward to the match.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Tynecastle?
We were sat in the Roseburn Stand – five rows from the front and it's probably the closest I've sat to the pitch in years. We really did feel we could reach and touch the back of the net. The ground has larger modern stands to two ends and one side, with the Main Stand obviously a more traditional older stand – and that's due to be replaced apparently I think at the end of this season. The stands are all close to the touchline, bringing the game closer to us all.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
I honestly thought this one would be be an easy game for Hearts looking at the two sides respective leagues. We were sat next to an older guy – a season ticket holder for 40 odd years who said this was a real potential banana skin for Hearts. He was proved right with Infonet taking the lead with a rather sweet volley. A few minutes later Hearts levelled with a penalty from a hand ball decision, then took the lead ten minutes from half time with an own goal. It has to be said that Hearts looked like they needed the game, and it showed. Infonet played some decent stuff, whilst Hearts looked rusty all over the field, and the crowd were unsettled, but certainly tried to get some atmosphere going. A scrappy game overall. Food and drink were decent enough and not massively over priced compared to some grounds I've been to, and the stewards were helpful and approached us to help rather than the other way round.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game::
We walked from Tynecastle back to the city – taking about 40 minutes in all.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I enjoyed this one. Hearts just about deserved it on the day, and I enjoyed the experience of the ground. If the ground is full I can imagine a real atmosphere, and will definitely head back some time in the future.
Hearts v FC Infonet (Estonia)
Europa League, First Qualifying Round
Thursday 30th June 2016, 8pm
Mike Kimberley (Neutral fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Tynecastle ground itself?
Whilst enduring the miserable English summer this fixture was an enticing early opportunity for football.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I travelled from London by train to Edinburgh Waverley, then changed and one stop to Haymarket. The ground is a 15 minute walk.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As i turned right out of the station and over the bridge, on the main road to the ground, there was a cafe on the right which did a good all-day breakfast. There are various eateries en route to the Tynecastle ground.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Tynecastle?
The Main Stand looks very traditional. The other three sides of the ground have been renewed and look neat and tidy.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
I wasn't expecting much of a crowd but the game was well attended with over 14,000. There was a section set aside for away fans but this was not used. I could not see even one away supporter.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Leaving the ground was a slightly easier stroll mostly downhill to Haymarket. Then a ten minute ride to Waverley. I had time f or a couple of pints opposite the station before catching the sleeper to London Euston.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
This was only my third Scottish ground but a pleasant atmosphere and experience. I don't get to Scotland all that often but had a good afternoon in Edinburgh arriving home 24 hours after leaving. Excellent trip!