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Kris Gourlay

Ultimate Edinburgh Six Nations rugby fan zone to have live music, street food and outdoor heaters

Edinburgh's Festival Village is set to transform into a mega fanzone for the Six Nations - with huge TV screens, local street food and live music from local artists.

From February 5 - March 19, the Festival Village on Princes Street will show every game during the Six Nations live on their big screens.

Local street food outlets such as Brothers Poutinerie, Say Cheese, Pizza Geeks and Butcher Boy will have pop-up stalls at the fanzone, as well as post-match live entertainment through the evening.

READ MORE: Ultimate Edinburgh rugby fan zone will have live music, street food and outdoor heaters

Scotland's favourite beverage, Tennent's, as well as Guinness will be available, as well as local spirits Edinburgh Gin and Smugglers Spirits.

As the Scottish weather will no doubt play its part and threaten to leave fans exposed to the elements, the fanzone will also include heaters and sheltered areas, meaning the celebrations can continue come rain or shine.

As if the lineup wasn't impressive enough, the Festival Village is also a dog-friendly zone, meaning rugby fans can even bring their four-legged friends to enjoy the atmosphere.

It will also be the city's largest outdoor beer garden, in a prime location right next to Waverley Station, meaning travellers can hop straight off the train and into the action.

The first game of the Six Nations kicks off on Saturday, February 5th, with Ireland vs Wales at 2:15pm, followed by Scotland vs England afterwards at 4:45pm from BT Murrayfield.

It's the first of just two home games for Scotland during the Six Nations campaign, with a sellout crowd expected.

With Scotland's first game coming up against their fiercest rivals, the newly erected fan zone will certainly be packed to the rafters with fans for the huge game on Saturday.

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