The 1970 British Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 16 to 25 July 1970. This was the first time the name British Commonwealth Games was adopted, the first time metric units rath
The Meadowbank Stadium
Pollock Halls of Residence and the Royal Commonwealth Pool
Meadowbank Stadium is a multi-purpose sports facility located in the Meadowbank area of Edinburgh, Scotland. Built on the site of the earlier New Meadowbank and Old Meadowbank sports venues, it was or
1970 British Commonwealth Games
…Zambia The Meadowbank Sports Centre was built for the 1970 Commonwealth Games, at a cost of £2.8 million. It was opened by Prince Edward, Duke of Kent on 2 May 1970. Adjacent to the main…
Redeveloped Meadowbank's pitch, track and small stand in front of indoor sport facility (2023)
View of football match from Meadowbank's original stand
Meadowbank Stadium prior to performance by Radiohead at the 2006 T on the Fringe, taken from the main seating area