THE 2018 Melrose Rugby Sevens at the Greenyards is finally here and the team at the Border Telegraph have put together a range of information about the roads, plus rail and bus services.

We also have a list of frequently asked questions about the Melrose Sevens event.

Road closures, speed restrictions and one way orders

  • One Way Orders: These will be in place on Saturday, April 14, 2018 between the hours of 9.30am and 10pm on the following roads:

(a)   Annay Road – a one way order in an easterly direction will be in force from the junction of St Mary’s Road, Melrose to the junction with Dean Road, Newstead.

(b)   High Cross Avenue/Abbotsford Road – a one way order in a westerly direction will be in force from the junction with Waverley Road, Melrose to the junction with Chiefswood Road, Darnick. 

(c)   Waverley Road – a one way order in an easterly direction will be in force from a point 600 metres east of its junction with Abbotsford Road, Darnick to High Cross Avenue, Melrose.

  • Speed Restriction: A6091 from 500 metres east to 500 metres west of its junction with the B6374 High Road, Melrose - a 30 mph speed limit will be in force on Saturday, April 14 2018 between the hours of 9.30am and 8pm.
  • Road closures 

​1. St Mary’s Road, Melrose will be closed to vehicular traffic from the B6374 junction with St Mary’s Road to its junction with Abbey Street from 9am on Friday, April 13 to 10pm on Saturday, April 14. Diverson: Eastbound – west on High Cross Avenue/Abbotsford Road, Darnick, west on the B6360, east on the A6091 Melrose Bypass, west on the B6374 High Road and High Street, east on Buccleuch Street and north on Abbey Street to point of closure. Westbound – south on Abbey Street, east on High Road, west on the A6091 Melrose Bypass, east on the B6360, east on Waverley Road to the point of closure.

2.  B6374 High Street/High Cross Avenue, Melrose will be closed to vehicular traffic from the junction at Waverely Road to the junction at Buccleuch Street on Saturday, April 14 between the hours of 9.30am and 10pm. Diversion: Eastbound – west on Abbotsford Road, Darnick and B6360, east on A6091 Melrose Bypass, west on the B6374 High Road and High Street to the point of closure. Westbound – east on Buccleuch Street, south on Abbey Street, east on B6374 High Road, west on the A6091 Melrose Bypass, east on B6360 and B6374 Waverley Road to the point of closure.

3.  B6374 High Street, Melrose will be closed for through pedestrian access from the Grammar School Junction to St Dunstan’s Park on Saturday, April 14 between the hours of 9.30am and 10pm. Diversion: Alternative route for pedestrians – east on Grammar School Road through Gibson Park and along St Dunstan’s Park to the point of closure, or the reverse of the foregoing. (Local diversion signs will be in place)

4.  St Dunstan’s Car Park will be closed to vehicular traffic, except for exclusive use by Blue Badge holders from 18:00 on Friday, April 13 until 10pm on Saturday, April 14. Alternative car parks will be sign posted.

^Information Credit: Tell Me Scotland

  • How to get there - Borders Buses timetable

Borders Buses will be running a special timetable today (Saturday, April 14), see below for details...

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^Photo credit: Borders Buses

  • How to get there - ScotRail (Borders Railway)

ScotRail is adding extra carriages to trains as it prepares for a big weekend of sport.

Rugby fans heading to the Melrose Sevens on Saturday will benefit from extra carriages on trains between Edinburgh and Tweedbank throughout the day.

To help ensure customers arrive at the events on time, they should allow extra time for travel – as well as purchasing tickets in advance. 

ScotRail will have extra staff on the ground to assist customers and, as with most major events, alcohol bans will be in place.

ScotRail Alliance Head of Customer Experience Graham Heald said: “We’ve got a busy weekend of sport ahead as we take fans to the Scottish Cup Semi-Finals at Hampden and the Melrose Sevens in the Borders.

“We’re adding extra carriages to services for the Scottish Cup semi-finals as well as on the Borders Railway, however, trains are expected to be very busy. 

“Make sure to check your train times on our website or app and leave plenty of time for travel. Buying tickets in advance will also help reduce your queuing time.”

  • A list of frequently asked questions about the Melrose Sevens

Here is a list from the Melrose Sevens team of frequently asked questions...

Is there parking available?

​Parking is available on both sides of the town and will be well signposted.

At what time will the gates open on the day of the tournament?

The gates open at 10.00am on Saturday 14th April 2018.

At what time does the first tie kick-off?

The first tie will get underway at 11.30am.

At what time is the final scheduled to kick-off?

The final is scheduled to kick-off at 6.20pm.

At what time does the tournament finish?

The tournament is scheduled to finish at 7.00pm.

Will there be road closures in place?

Yes, road closures will be in place from 9.00am on the day of the tournament.

Will there be shuttle buses available?

Yes, shuttle buses will be running from Tweedbank Railway Station. However, if you fancy a walk, it will take around 15-20 minutes to get from the station to The Greenyards.

Can I bring along my dog?

Sorry, but no dogs can be admitted, except for assist dogs.

Do I need to bring any ID with me?

Age identification will be asked for, so be sure to bring yours.

Can I bring alcohol into the ground?

Sorry, but no alcohol may be brought into the ground.

^Information credit: Melrose Sevens

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