Hearts to Relocate to Murrayfield

Scottish Rugby announces that it has reached agreement in principle with Heart of Midlothian Football Club on terms for a ground share agreement of Murrayfield Stadium by Hearts with effect from the commencement of the 2004/2005 football season.

Agreement with Heart of Midlothian remains subject to the conclusion of detailed terms for a binding ground share agreement between the parties. We note that the relocation of Hearts to Murrayfield would be conditional, inter alia, upon the approval of Hearts’ shareholders in general meeting. A further announcement will be made in due course.

For further information please contact
David Sutherland, 0131 346 5166