The Meadows is a much-loved space where locals just love to gather, especially when the sun shines.The Meadows is a much-loved space where locals just love to gather, especially when the sun shines.
The Meadows is a much-loved space where locals just love to gather, especially when the sun shines.

16 photos showing how Edinburgh’s The Meadows has changed over the years

The Meadows is a much-loved public space in the heart of Edinburgh where locals just love to gather, especially when the sun shines.
By Gary Flockhart
Published 25th Nov 2022, 12:43 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2022, 08:44 BST

The iconic park in Edinburgh and it’s seen a lot through the years, from marches, protests, royal visits, festivals and much more.

Check out our picture gallery to see how The Meadows has changed down the years.

Children are enjoying the snow by sledging in The Meadows. Warrender Park Terrace can be seen in the background. Year: 1961

5. Playing in the snow

Children are enjoying the snow by sledging in The Meadows. Warrender Park Terrace can be seen in the background. Year: 1961 Photo: TSPL

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These monumental red stone pillars were erected in 1886 on each side of Melville Drive at the western end. Year: 1962.

6. Red stone pillars

These monumental red stone pillars were erected in 1886 on each side of Melville Drive at the western end. Year: 1962. Photo: TSPL

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Many people still enjoy bowling at The Meadows and here we can see Mrs G Bews take her shot in a match at the west end of The Meadows. Year: 1963.

7. Bowling

Many people still enjoy bowling at The Meadows and here we can see Mrs G Bews take her shot in a match at the west end of The Meadows. Year: 1963. Photo: TSPL

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Here you can see a public park six-a-side cricket event taking place in The Meadows, with B Reid and R Bindman at the coin toss. Year: 1965

8. Cricket at the park

Here you can see a public park six-a-side cricket event taking place in The Meadows, with B Reid and R Bindman at the coin toss. Year: 1965 Photo: TSPL

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