The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1901 when George Watson's College played Blair Lodge School.
[1] The ground held its first first-class match when Scotland played Ireland in 1982, while in 1990 it held a second first-class fixture between the sides.
[2] The ground held its first List A match when Scotland played Glamorgan in the 1985 NatWest Trophy.
[3] The ground is still in use today by Watsonians Cricket Club.
[4] It was selected as a venue to host matches in the 2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament.