Everything Chappell Roan fans should know ahead of Edinburgh gigs this week
The Pink Pony Club singer is taking to the Royal Highland Centre for two massive sell-out shows this week.
After the madness of Oasis and ACDC at Murrayfield, the next superstar coming to Scotland' is Chappell Roan. The singer has two Edinburgh Summer Sessions gigs this week.
Chappell's shows are sure to bring just as much travel chaos as the previous concerts of the season, albeit with more cowboy hats and pink glitter. The US pop star is taking to the stage at Ingliston's Royal Highland Centre tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26, and Wednesday, August 27.
With Little Mix's JADE supporting, the two pop princesses are guaranteed to put on a show to remember. While both shows are completely sold out, any resale tickets will appear on the Ticketmaster website.
For those who do have tickets, the venue's capacity of around 60,000 people (almost as big as Murrayfield Stadium), along with Ingliston's location way outside the city centre means travelling to and from the gig could easily prove a nightmare.
So, here's everything you need to know about getting to and from the gigs, which items you can and can't bring, and timings for the concerts to make sure your day goes as smoothly as possible.
Travel to and from Ingliston from Edinburgh city centre
Pink Pony Bus
Lucky for those travelling to Edinburgh city centre before the gig, Lothian buses is running a special 'Pink Pony Bus' (service 98) straight to the venue's doorstep.
Lothian’s Service 98 will depart from George Street (east end, outside The Dome), with additional pick-up points at the west end (stop SD), Haymarket (stop HH) and the regular service 31 stops along Corstorphine Road until Maybury, according to the bus service's website.
There will be frequent departures from the Royal Highland Centre’s North Car Park after the gigs with a dedicated exit route exclusive to buses for a quick journey back to the city centre.
If you're then getting a train or bus from town, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get back into the city centre. A single for the shuttle bus is £6, with a return costing £8.50.
Departures from George Street (east end) include: 3pm, 3.15pm, 3.30pm, 3.45pm, 4.10pm, 4.20pm, 4.30pm, 4.40pm, 4.50pm - then every 7-8 minutes until 7.20pm.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre (north car park) include: 9.20pm, 9.40pm, 10pm, 10.10pm, 10.20pm - then frequent departures until 11.30pm. These buses cannot be pre-booked.
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Alternative buses
If you don't make the shuttle bus, electric bus company Ember run between Ingliston Park & Ride (15 minutes walk from the venue) and Edinburgh city centre.These buses can be pre-booked on their website.
Lothian bus services 17 and 18 to Edinburgh Airport also stop at the Park & Ride.
Tram
Edinburgh's tram service towards the airport also stops just a 15-minute walk from the Royal Highland Centre, with a single costing £2.20. Getting off the tram at Ingliston Park & Ride will leave you a short stroll to the concert grounds.
Car
Some may prefer to drive to the gig, and paid parking is available on the grounds. Tickets for the car park can be found on the Ticketmaster website.
But be wary of traffic, as the roads are guaranteed to be very busy.
Citylink bus from Glasgow to Ingliston
For those travelling from Glasgow, the Citylink 900 bus stops outside the Royal Highland Centre, on Ingliston Road, saving fans the hassle of travelling all the way into town and back out to the venue.
Get off at Ingliston Filling Station (next to the BP garage), which is just outside the concert grounds. A same-day return between Glasgow and Edinburgh is a tenner, and tickets can be pre-booked on the Citylink website.
What can you bring into the venue?
Items that you can bring into the venue include:
- Picnic blankets
- Non-professional cameras
- Portable phone chargers
- ID
- Ear plugs
- Hand sanitiser
- Hats
- Lip balm
- Make up
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Empty reusable bottles under 500ml, which aren't glass, metal or hard plastic
The event is cashless and all payments will be via card or contactless.
What can't you bring into the venue?
The following items are forbidden from taking into the Royal Highland Centre:
- Single-use disposable vapes.
- Bags and rucksacks larger than 30cm x 42cm (the size of a sheet of A3 paper)
- All glass (including perfume bottles)
- Metal/hard plastic bottles
- Food or drink/liquids even if unopened
- Drugs
- New psychoactive substances (NPS)
- Flares or smoke canisters (you will be charged by the Police)
- Chairs
- Professional cameras
- Selfie sticks
- Umbrellas
- Weapons
- Frisbees
- Boomerangs
- Hi-vis tabards or jackets.
You may be refused entry, ejected or arrested if you bring a prohibited item.
Timings for Chappell Roan's Edinburgh gigs
Official set times have not yet been released, apart from doors opening at 4pm and the gig ending at 10.30pm.