Edinbrick LEGO Model Show

Where can you visit the Forth Rail Bridge, the MCU, the Netherlands, a Galaxy Far, Far Away, the Coliseum, and Hobbiton all in one place? Why the Edinbrick LEGO Model Show of course! With the LEGO pipes and drums band leading the way, join us as we take you on a wee adventure as we explore some impressive LEGO displays.

Edinbrick LEGO Model Show was held at the Meadowbank Sports Centre, and is an annual not-for-profit event that is often sold out, so we were lucky to secure tickets. Notably, the old Meadowbank Sports Centre was built in 1970 for the Commonwealth Games, which it hosted again in 1986 (the first venue to host the Games twice). However, the brand-new Meadowbank Sports Centre re-opened in 2022 with multiple facilities including a multi-purpose gym, two fitness studios, three games halls, squash courts, 3G sport pitches, and indoor and outdoor athletics tracks.

Meadowbank is also home to Edinburgh City FC, Leith Athletic, and Hibernian Women’s FC (who just won the Scottish Women’s Premier League!). The Centre is owned by Edinburgh Council, but managed by the charity, Edinburgh Leisure. So, with that bit of context, let’s head inside the venue.

The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Kristiansen. However, they have come a long way since those first wooden toys. As we walked around the show, we could see why it is a popular show for all ages. A few of the displays even provided fun reminders of Edinburgh and our travels around Scotland. For example, the pipes and drum band that opened this post was delightful. However, nothing compares to the spectacle at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle!

We also came across a bevy of characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) which made us think of Edinburgh Waverley Station and New Asgard/St. Abbs (be sure to check out both articles after to find out why).

The various Star Wars displays (and cosplayers) reminded us of our visit to Riverside Museum in Glasgow.

One of our favourite events to see in-person is ‘medieval’ jousting. We have been fortunate to see it in-person at the Traquair Medieval Fayre and at ScottFest at Abbotsford. The LEGO version was quite adorable.

The highlight of our visit was the giant LEGO display of the Forth Rail Bridge. It was absolutely magnificent with fun details that could be found as you made your way around it.

Here’s a wee video of a recent trip across the real-life Forth Rail Bridge on a visit to Dunfermline in the Kingdom of Fife. Speaking of which, be sure to subscribe to our blog as we often post articles on sites in that lovely city (e.g. explore our posts on the Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries and the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum).

There were so many wonderful displays at the Edinbrick Show, and here are some more photos from our visit. Enjoy your ‘trip’ to Italy, the Netherlands, Hobbiton, and so much more! 😉

Well, that’s going to do it for our visit to the Edinbrick LEGO Model Show. We hope you have enjoyed your visit. Be sure to follow the Edinbrick Facebook page for more information on this great organization including the charity work they do. Proceeds from this year's event went to Fairy Bricks- a charity that donates LEGO sets to children’s hospices and hospitals in the UK and beyond. Now, that's a worthy cause we fully support!

Until next time- Explore & Discover!

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