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.
21. Opening ceremony
Children perform their dance routine at the opening ceremony of the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games 1986, held at Meadowbank stadium. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
22. Bus fire
A fireman from Marionville station (Red Watch) inspects a Lothian Region transport double-decker bus which was set alight on Marionville Road near Meadowbank, on August 13, 2002. | TSPL Photo: Andrew Stuart
23. Warm welcome
A pro-Thatcher crowd with a 'WE LOVE YOU MAGGIE' banner waits to welcome Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the Edinburgh Commonwealth Games 1986, held at Meadowbank Stadium. | TSPL
24. Iconic pub
The iconic Jock's Lodge pub in the Meadowbank area of Edinburgh, pictured in March, 2011. | TSPL Photo: Greg Macvean