More than 27,500 people watched the opening ceremony of the 1970 Commonwealth Games at the new Meadowbank StadiumMore than 27,500 people watched the opening ceremony of the 1970 Commonwealth Games at the new Meadowbank Stadium
More than 27,500 people watched the opening ceremony of the 1970 Commonwealth Games at the new Meadowbank Stadium

Remembering Edinburgh’s 1970 Commonwealth Games

Fifty years ago today, Edinburgh showed itself to the world with the opening of the 1970 Commonwealth Games.
By Alison Campsie
Published 16th Jul 2020, 07:30 BST

Here were look at the people, the pomp and the passion that came to define the ‘Friendly Games’, which left a lasting legacy on the city.

The new Royal Commonwealth Pool, which cost around £28m at today's prices to build, became a centrepiece of the games.

5. A right royal cool pool

The new Royal Commonwealth Pool, which cost around £28m at today's prices to build, became a centrepiece of the games. Photo: contributed

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Princess Anne presents a medal to Joyce Quinn, 12, of Musselburgh, one of the first swimmers to dive into the new Royal Commonwealth Pool and who took part in its opening ceremony.

6. A Princess meets a star swimmer

Princess Anne presents a medal to Joyce Quinn, 12, of Musselburgh, one of the first swimmers to dive into the new Royal Commonwealth Pool and who took part in its opening ceremony. Photo: TSPL

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The Scottish fencing team triumph in 1970.

7. Team spirit

The Scottish fencing team triumph in 1970. Photo: contributed

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Scottish team star Ian Stewart took gold and set a European record and world's season best time when he recorded 13:22:8 to win the Commonwealth Games 5,000 metres title.

8. A golden moment

Scottish team star Ian Stewart took gold and set a European record and world's season best time when he recorded 13:22:8 to win the Commonwealth Games 5,000 metres title. Photo: contributed

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