[2] The stadium is located next to Murrayfield Stadium (and Murrayfield Ice Rink) on land which was among several rugby training pitches (some still remain), situated beside the Water of Leith adjacent to the Saughtonhall neighbourhood.

[5] Prior to the opening of the stadium, Edinburgh Rugby had no dedicated home of its own, and played many of its home fixtures in the Murrayfield stadium, the capacity of which far outstripped Edinburgh Rugby's requirements, and which affected the atmosphere for both fans and players.

Completed during the Covid-19 period where no fans could attend matches, Edinburgh played their first match at the new stadium on 11 September 2021, facing Premiership Rugby side Newcastle Falcons in a pre-season friendly.

Although the major railway line into Edinburgh runs adjacent to the stadium, the closest railway station is Haymarket, a mile to the east.

From the city centre, Edinburgh Waverley is a short walk from the St Andrew Square tram stop.