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.

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

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

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

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

