A local resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said Scottish Rugby was a “very bad neighbour”.
She said: “They don’t really give anything back to the community but they create huge problems for us on match days and now it’s much more than match days.
“It’s big events like Taylor Swift. They see their stadium as something to make money out of at the expense of the park, local communities and parking.”
A Scottish Rugby spokesman said: “We have worked hard in the past year to put improved communications, including a residents’ hotline and dedicated email address, in place to ensure a good flow of information for people living close to the stadium.
“We frequently receive very positive feedback from local residents for the steps being taken, who appreciate the information being shared.
“Our responsibility is to ensure all events run safely, for both spectators and those in the community and we hold regular open-invite residents’ meetings where relevant matters are discussed.”
He added that annually the stadium generated millions of pounds for the wider local economy, including employing hundreds of people on an event day.
Cammy Day, the leader of City of Edinburgh Council, said: “As with all major events which take place in and around the city a detailed debrief meeting will take place.
“We can’t comment further on this specific incident while a police investigation is ongoing.”
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