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Princes Street

Edinburgh's main thoroughfare offering spectacular unobstructed views of Castle Rock.

Princes Street

About Princes Street

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Edinburgh's Famous Promenade

Princes Street is Edinburgh's world-famous shopping and promenade street. Bordering the lush Princes Street Gardens, it offers unmatched panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle and the historic Old Town skyline.

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