Edinburgh's bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Members of the International Olympic Committee, Gamesbids.com, ladies and gentlemen, and, permit me to say so with all my heart as I have known many of you for a long time. Dear friends,Today, it is with emotion, and with passion, that I lay before you Scotland's hope and ambition to organize the Games of the 32nd Olympiad in Edinburgh in 2024.Edinburgh's bid is that of Scotland: a united, enthusiastic Scotland who is rallying nationwide to host the Games. A Scotland determined to place her excellence, her sites, her way of life and her experience in the organization of major sporting events to further the dreams and values of the Olympic spirit.We are eagerly awaiting your choice, your sovereign decision. Scotland is longing to welcome athletes from all over the world, together with the entire Olympic family. We are united behind a collective, ethical and forward-looking project. A project combining innovation with respect for the environment. Scotland, as you know, is deeply committed to the values of the Olympic spirit. The values of peace, sharing, respect, friendship and dialogue among peoples and among cultures. Values also shared by us. We are ready to welcome the Olympic flame, the flame that casts the light of its ideal of peace and tolerance on humanity. We are intent on offering the world unforgettable Olympic and Paralympic Games. The heart of Edinburgh and the heart of Scotland are beating in unison in the hope of being Olympic soil in 2024.

CEO of Edinburgh 2024 Bid Team - Scotguy

Bringing the world to Edinburgh

Failte gu Alba

As an old Scot's saying has it, 'Guid gear comes in sma bouk (good things come in small packages). And despite its small size, Scotland has many trasures in its teritory. Theres something for all tastes. From the magical highlands, to the modern cities, to the tranquil borders.Let us welcome you to an ancient, stunning yet modern country where we will welcome you with open arms and plenty of smiles.

Welcome to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a City of iconic landmarks, world famous festivals and exciting possibilities. From the atmospheric cobbled streets of the Old Town to the beautiful Georgian avenues of the New Town. Edinburgh is a city of contrasts blending shopping, historic attractions, gardens and plenty of things to see and do. With a hundred thousand welcomes, we are ready to welcome the world.

The games in our city

Situated in the East of Scotland, Edinburgh is one hour from London and 45 minutes from Glasgow. It lies on the Firth of Forth and the North Sea. Its International Airport flies to many parts of the world.

Meadowbank Olympic Park

Meadowbank Olympic Stadium

Capacity – 80,000Ceremonies - AthleticsReduced to 20,000 post games to be used as multipurpose arena with athletics track.

Top tier stands will be removed and roof lowered. Will provide an athletics legacy for Scotland.

Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome

Capacity – 4000Track cyclingWill provide a lasting legacy of cycling to the City of Edinburgh. Alongside the sister Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow, they will give Scotland permanent world class facilities.

Meadowbank ArenaCapacity – 12,000Basketball – Handball – Volleyball

Post games will be converted into a Sports Centre for the use of the people of Edinburgh.

The Burgh Tennis Centre

Parklands Hockey Park

Capacity – 20,000TennisPost games will become Scotland's main permenent Tennis venue and home to the new Olympic Tennis Club.

Capacity – 12,000Field HockeyTemporary venue, post games will be taken down and stands given to sports clubs across the region.

Royal Commonwealth Pool

Capacity – 10,000AquaticsPost games will continue to be used as an aquatics centre and venue.

International Convention

Centre

Capacity – 18, 000Gymnastics

Post games will be used as a

permanent sports and music venue

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Capacity – 3,060Weightlifting

Post games will continue to be one

of Scotlands leading theatre venues

The Edinburgh Corn Exchange

Capacity – 6,000Boxing

Post games will continue to be used

for events, conferences and part

of our festivals.

Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Capacity – 8,600Archery

Post games will continue to host the

annual World famous Military Tattoo

Arthurs Seat

Capacity – 15,000 standing

Moutain Biking

Post games will continue to be one

of Edinburghs natural parks

Holyrood Palace Park

Capacity – 20,000Equestrian

Post games will return to use as a

park

The Leith Centre

Capacity – 7,000 – 15,000Badmington, Fencing, Wrestling, Table Tennis, Judo, TaekwandoPost games will become one of Scotland's leading multi venue locations and the centrepiece of the new Leith Waterfront Development alongside appartments, commercial and sporting areas.

Murrayfield Stadium

Capacity – 67,130Rugby 7's, FootballPost games will continue to be used as a major sports venue in Edinburgh. Football will also be played at Easter Road Park and Tynecastle Park.

Firth of Forth

Capacity – 10,000SailingPost games will continue to serve the people of Edinburgh as its main waterway

Glasgow VenuesStrathclyde Park

Capacity – 20,000RowingPost games will continue to be used by rowing clubs and one of Glasgow's public parks

Hampden Park

Capacity – 52, 063Football

Post games will continue to be used as Scotlands main football venues

St. Andrews

Capacity – 20,000GolfPost games will continue to be the World class oldest golf course in the world.

Athletes Village

Edinburgh's vision is to have our athletes village in the heart of the Olympic Park. Green, clean and a natural environment for the athletes to relax, feel safe and enjpy their time here. All accommodation will have catering, internet access and clean modern furnishings. After the games the village will become residential accommodation.

Our promise

•CLEAN•GREEN•SAFE•FRIENDLY•FUN

Transportation

Getting around Edinburgh is fast and easy. The city has a reliable and punctual bus service, which covers all areas of the city. The citys new tram network connects the airport to the city centre and an extension will connect the Olympic Park.

Visitors will be able to reach the Olympic Park from the City Centre within 15 minutes, with dedicated fast bus lanes. Transport times from Edinburgh to venues in Glasgow are 40 minutes by train with 8 trains per hour running during games time. Our aim is a fast, reliable and green games transport network.

Legacy

● Make Scotland a world leading sporting nation● Transform the Meadowbank area● Inspire a generation of young people to take part in volunteering,

cultural and physical activity.● Make the Meadowbank Olympic Park a blueprint for sustainable living● Demonstrate that Scotland is a creative, inclusive and welcoming

place to live in, work and visit.● Use the games to inspire 2 million people to take up sprots and

physical activity.● Provide a range of world class sporting facilities for the people.● Exploit fully the opportunities for economic growth and prosperity