Edinburgh's only Olympic-size public ice rink
Skate on a full 61m x 29.5m Olympic-size ice pad, the largest of its kind open to the public in Edinburgh, welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year.
Murrayfield Ice Rink has been Edinburgh's home of ice since the 1950s, and it remains one of Scotland's most beloved family destinations. Housed in a stunning Category B listed Art Deco building next to Murrayfield Stadium, the rink draws over 200,000 visitors a year to its full Olympic-size ice pad, measuring 61 metres by 29.5 metres.
Whether your little ones are lacing up skates for the very first time or your teenagers are already eyeing the ice hockey team, there is something here for every member of the family. Public skating sessions run seven days a week, so you can simply turn up, hire skates, and get gliding. For those who want to build real confidence on the ice, the Learn to Skate programme offers four-week courses led by qualified coaches, open to children and adults from age five upwards.
Skate on a full 61m x 29.5m Olympic-size ice pad, the largest of its kind open to the public in Edinburgh, welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year.
From first-timers wobbling to the barrier to seasoned skaters carving laps, Murrayfield runs public sessions, Learn to Skate courses, ice discos, and family skating every day of the week, no experience needed.
Built in 1939 and Category B listed for its stunning Art Deco facade, Murrayfield is one of Scotland's most iconic buildings. It has been at the heart of Edinburgh life for generations, nurturing talent all the way to Olympic level.
Monday 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 11:30 - 13:30, 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00, 18:15 - 20:00
Thursday 14:00 - 16:00, 19:00 - 21:00
Friday 14:00 - 18:00, 19:30 - 22:00
Saturday 10:00 - 12:00, 14:30 - 16:30, 20:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 16:30
Murrayfield Ice Rink
Riversdale Crescent, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH12 5XN, Scotland
Tel: 0131 337 6933
Last updated: 12:41 23/09/2026