Cycle speedway ,Pilrig Park, Edinburgh ©The Scotsman Publications Ltd.

The park was once part of the grounds of Pilrig House and came into city ownership in 1920. The name 'Pilrig' possibly means a field where a fortified tower stood. Cycle speedways were popular in post war Scotland as a way for young people to enjoy themselves in cities.

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Great to see children creating their own magical greenspaces with this new #fairyforest at Kilmardiny Loch, would love to see your pics of how children are making the most of their local greenspace Woodland Trust #Parks4Life #DailyDoseofGreenspace #kilmardiny #WorldParksWeek

Great to see children creating their own magical greenspaces with this new #fairyforest at Kilmardiny Loch, would love to see your pics of how children are making the most of their local greenspace Woodland Trust #Parks4Life #DailyDoseofGreenspace #kilmardiny #WorldParksWeek