Edinburgh travel guide for the Guinness PRO12 Final

It is a hugely-anticipated all-Ireland final and for the rugby fans lucky enough to be in the Scottish capital this weekend is about it is so much more than just 80 minutes of rugby.

Here's our guide to some of the best activities available to all ages to ensure a memorable final experience.

Friday 27

Guinness and Alan Quinlan will be hosting a live Q&A with three current squad members from both finalists at Stramash Live Music Bar in Old Town from 6pm on Friday.

The event is open to fans and the media who will be able to ask questions and take photos, with live entertainment and music playing late into the night.

Saturday 28 - Connacht v Leinster KO 5.30pm, West Village Fan Zone at BT Murrayfield opens 2.30pm

Saturday's main fan attraction at BT Murrayfield, the West Fan Village, opens at 2.30pm.

The fan village will have pre and post-match entertainment including:



Guinness Inflatable Pint

Have a Go Rhino Pass Pro

Specsavers photo booth

Tartan Touch rugby fixture between Scotland Clan and the Sunday Wells Rebels kicking off at 3pm.

Connacht's Eddie the Eagle and Leinster's Leo the Lion will also be mingling with visitors amongst a variety of food and drink outlets, inflatables and face painting.

The Aviva Premiership final will be available on the big screen at 3pm

Inside the Guinness Inflatable Pint from 4pm will be Alan Quinlan and the Guinness travelling band.

Team arrivals: Leinster and Connacht teams arrive at the stadium at 4pm and 4.15pm respectively and if you're not buzzing for the 5.30pm kick off, here's our 15 reasons to get excited about the final.

The West Fan Village will remain open for spectators to celebrate or commiserate until 8.30pm.

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