Hibs’ Easter Road Stadium in Leith has seen some major changes over the years, with the ‘Holy Ground’, like all major football stadiums, having changed from a large terraced ground to a more compact all-seated stadium.
Easter Road’s record crowd of 65,860 came in the Edinburgh derby against city rivals Hearts on January 2, 1950, with the ‘Leith San Siro’ accommodating 20,421 fans. Hibs moved to their current home in 1893 from the original ‘Hibernian Park’, which was situated nearby at what would become Bothwell Street.
Redevelopment of the stadium began in 1995 and was completed in 2010. The Easter Road pitch had a pronounced slope until it was removed in 2000.
Take at look at these great photos of the changes made to Easter Road Stadium over its 130 years in existence.
9. Different times
Match action from a Hibs match at Easter Road in the 1950s, when 40,000 - 50,000 regularly atteneded matches there, showing the large east terracing, which remained in place until the 1980s. Photo: Archive
10. Taking shape
The new main stand taking shape while under construction in 2001. Photo: BILL HENRY
11. Safety first
Mr Justice Popplewell visits Hibs football ground at Easter Road in October 1985. Following the fire at Bradford City's ground Justice Popplewell chaired a committee reporting on crowd safety at football stadia and other sporting venues. Photo: Allan Macdonald
12. Manager's approval
Then Hibs boss John Hughes surveys the progress made on the new East Stand in June 2010. Photo: Neil Hanna