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5. Rodeo in the Meadows
One of the biggest rodeos in North American the Calgary Stampede Troupe set up camp on Middle Meadow Walk to promote the launch of the British Airways new services to Canada. Year: 1981 Photo: Bill Stout
6. Signs for walkers
Here you can see the signs and painted white lines on Middle Meadow Walk to segregate pedestrians and cyclists. Year: 1983 Photo: Hamish Campbell
7. 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
8. 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