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.
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The Meadows is a much-loved space where locals just love to gather, especially when the sun shines. Photo: Third Party
. Jawbone arch
The jawbone arch is made from the jawbones of whale’s, marking the entrance to The Meadows path - originally called Jawbone Walk. The arch was removed in 2014 for restoration. Year: 1954 Photo: TSPL
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Royal Company of Archers walk down Jawbone Walk to take part in a shot in the East Meadows Photo: TSPL
. Royal Company of Archers
The Royal Company of Archers was an annual competition that took place in The Meadows in Edinburgh. Here, Brigadier J Grainger Stewart takes his shot. Year: 1954 Photo: TSPL
. The Queen inspects a trophy
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh visit The Meadows on their tour of Scotland in 1956. She can be seen here with the trophy of the Royal Company of Archers. Year: 1956 Photo: TSPL
. 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
. 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
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
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
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
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