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

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

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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Royal Company of Archers walk down Jawbone Walk to take part in a shot in the East Meadows Photo: TSPL

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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

. 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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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. Photo: TSPL

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Runners can be seen here taking on the Meadows Marathon - some in regular running gear and others in fancy dress. Year: 2009.

13. Meadows marathon

Runners can be seen here taking on the Meadows Marathon - some in regular running gear and others in fancy dress. Year: 2009. Photo: Greg Macvean

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The Meadows is a popular place to be during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - here we can see Andy Train taking time out from his Fringe comedy show to create some huge bubbles for children. Year: 2004

14. Fringe at the Meadows

The Meadows is a popular place to be during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - here we can see Andy Train taking time out from his Fringe comedy show to create some huge bubbles for children. Year: 2004 Photo: David Moir

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Gale force winds racking up speeds of 102mph blasted through Edinburgh causing chaos, including this large tree that fell across Melville Drive in the Meadows, blocking both lanes. Year: 2012.

15. Gale force winds

Gale force winds racking up speeds of 102mph blasted through Edinburgh causing chaos, including this large tree that fell across Melville Drive in the Meadows, blocking both lanes. Year: 2012. Photo: Neil Hanna

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Thousands of people attended the pro-Scottish independence march, starting at Holyrood and ending at The Meadows. Year: 2019.

16. Independence march

Thousands of people attended the pro-Scottish independence march, starting at Holyrood and ending at The Meadows. Year: 2019. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

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