The famous old rink, which was forced to shut in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, may open its doors this Autumn.
This news follows previous reports that the future viability of the rink was ‘a serious concern’.
There have been plenty of good times at Murrayfield Ice Rink over more the years – and here we look back at some of the bumps, bruises and tonnes of ice cold fun had at the much-loved venue over more than six decades.
10. An elephant eats a haggis
Continental Circus Berlin's ringmaster Chris Balthrop gives Rani the elephant a dish of haggis, her favourite food, at ghd ice rink in Edinburgh July 1992 to mark the event coming to town. Photo: Crauford Tait
11. Hard times
News the much-loved rink will be forced to close for the "forseeable future" due to the pandemic has been met with sadness and nostaliga for the venue which has been open for more than 60 years. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
12. Go faster
Les Collins, Steve Lawson and Jim McMillan at a session of 'Speedway on Ice' at Murrayfield ice rink Edinburgh, December 1986. Photo: Denis Straughan