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.
17. Hibs v Hibs
The David Alexander Memorial Trophy match took place at Meadowbank Stadium in June, 2004, between Erin Hibs and Hibs legends, in aid of Children with Cancer and Leukaemia advice and Support for Parents. Pictured are Erin Hibs' (Green) John Valentine and Hibs legends' (Yellow) Gareth Evans. | TSPL Photo: Cate Gillon
18. Royal seal of approval
In his role as Chieftain, Prince Edward beats the champion's shield with a sword to officially open the Standard Life Commonwealth Highland Games at Meadowbank Stadium in July 1986. | TSPL
19. Illuminating
Five year old Sara Bensadik is illuminated as she gazes up at the Meadowbank Fireworks Display in November, 2012. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
20. New train stop
Commonwealth Games hostesses Gina MacRae and Linda Cronan greet former Lord Provost Kenneth Borthwick, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, as he steps down from a mechanical digger in January, 1986, after cutting the first sod at the new Meadowbank Station to be used for a shuttle service during the Games. | TSPL