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.
5. Concerns
Comedian Craig Hall, who is concerned about the old train stations in Edinburgh, pictured at the old Abbeyhill Station in the summer of 2000. | TSPL Photo: Sandy Young
6. End of an era
The old stands of Meadowbank Stadium in February 1968, ahead of demolition to make way for the new stadium to host the Commonwealth Games in 1970. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
7. Disco baby
Gemma Bell and her nine-month-old son Henry Hutcheson dance along at the 'Disco, Baby' event held in Meadowbank Sport centre in October, 2009. | TSPL Photo: Dan Phillips
8. Collapse
Abbeyhill Railway Bridge in Edinburgh collapsed on to Brand Place in February, 1958, as it was being settled into position after construction to replace the old wrought iron bridge. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media