Meadowbank developed extensively during the Victorian era as Edinburgh expanded eastwards. Meadowbank lodge is a Category C listed lodge, built in 1858, that borders the park and Meadowbank.
The area is best known for Meadowbank Stadium, a multi-purpose sports facility that opened as an international sports stadium in 1970. The stadium closed in 2017 and was redeveloped as a local sports and athletics facility that was officially opened in November, 2022.
We found lots of great photos of the old stadium, showing its changes over the years, as well as the two Commonwealth Games held there, in 1970 and 1986.
1. Skateboarders
Skateboarding at Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh in May 1979 - these youngsters flaunt the rules and skateboard outside the stadium. | TSPL
2. Tea party
The SuperJam tea party took place at Meadowbank Sports Centre in October, 2010. The event was organised by SuperJam, Edinburgh Leisure and Edinburgh City Council to celebrate Older People's Week. Pictured - SuperJam's Fraser Doherty with 100-year-old man Dan Orr. | TSPL
3. Closing ceremony
The Queen and Prince Philip did a lap of honour with the competitors in the very informal closing ceremony of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games 1986, held at Meadowbank Stadium. | TSPL
4. All fall over
Helen Sutherland, Elaine Turnbull and Susan Evan learning to roller skate in Waverley Park at Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, December 1967. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media