An Edinburgh railway has been left abandoned, 30 years after serving as a stop off for spectators at the Commonwealth Games.
In 1986, Meadowbank Stadium was among the city locations to play host at the Commonwealth Games. For support spectators attending the games, a special railway line was built, running as a shuttle from Edinburgh Waverley.
The station was built on a single line and connected nearby areas such as Abbeyhill and Lochend.
After the games, the line was used now and again for occasional events and then officially closed in 1998. Since then, it has been laying dormant.
The railway line is still visible from multiple viewing points and bridges in the area, although the tracks nearest to the platform have been lifted.
Much of the line is overgrown and the line connecting Abbeyhill to Waverley has been lifted, although trains can still access it by reversing at Piershill Junction.
Even though most of the line has been lifted, what remains is a little reminder of a piece of history for the locals in the Meadowbank area.
The original plans for the route, supporting people attend the Commonwealth Games, was so popular that at peak times, a second train was used and frequencies were higher.
The price for a ticket to the games via the Meadowbank railway line was 50p.
The stadium is now under a complete renovation, with work being done that includes a gym, games hall, outdoor running track and a café.
Work began in 2018 but due to the pandemic, work has been halted several times and an official opening date is currently unknown.
Edinburgh City FC are also due to return to Meadowbank Stadium to host their home matches after a four year absence. The club have also discussed with Edinburgh Council plans to include seated and safe standing areas that can hold up to 1500 fans.
