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“Pragmatic” Princes Street redesign signed off over radical vision
A proposed radical redesign of Edinburgh’s famous Princes Street has been rejected by Edinburgh councillors in favour of a more pragmatic choice.
Since a 2025 plan for Princes Street...
Edinburgh transport convener admits to “Trumpian” moment after Princes Street fire
EDINBURGH'S transport convener admitted to a moment of "Trumpian weakness" after suggesting the fire-affected building be knocked down and its owners pay for the...
Princes Street to reopen to pedestrians and public transport from Saturday
The Council Leader, Jane Meagher, announced on Thursday that the street will reopen fully on Saturday 29 August.
After a period of weeks since the...
Edinburgh Council approves temporary ban on statues
Edinburgh Council has approved a temporary ban on public art projects in Princes Street Gardens in a drive to move new statues away from...
Edinburgh Council could approve temporary ban on public art projects
Edinburgh Council could approve a temporary ban on public art projects in Princes Street Gardens when it meets on Thursday.
Council officers have proposed a...
Contingency plans rolled out to navigate Princes Street closure following fire
Contingency plans are being put in place across the city centre to help the capital adjust to the closure of Princes Street after the...
Edinburgh carnival set to go ahead with altered route
THE Edinburgh Festival Carnival has been forced to alter its route following the fire which has caused extensive damage to the former Debenhams department...
Number One Restaurant announces chef’s promotion
A premier Edinburgh restaurant has announced their new head chef, promoted their experienced senior sous chef (and head beekeeper) to a bigger role.
John Munro...
Firefighters remain on scene after fire on Princes Street
Emergency services remain on the scene in Princes Street after a fire took hold in an empty building in the early hours of Thursday...
Police false alarm in Edinburgh as “firearm” turns out to be BB gun
THERE WAS a false alarm in Edinburgh city centre on Tuesday night, after reports of a “suspected firearm” turned out to be nothing more than a BB gun.
A...
A tale of two streets – regenerating Princes Street and Sauchiehall Street
The condition of Scotland's high streets has become a topic of intense debate in recent weeks.
The decline of Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street recently drew...
Princes Street closed – police confirm body discovered
Princes Street has been closed at one end this morning after Police and ambulance services were called to an emergency.
A Police Scotland spokesperson...
Primark launches click and collect service
Primark has launched its Click & Collect service at its Fort Kinnaird and Princes Street stores, with all 21 stores across Scotland now offering...
CCTV images released while police investigate serious assault
Police Scotland have released images of two men they believe may hold information which could assist them in their investigations into a serious assault...
New £100 million hotel planned for Princes Street
A planning application has been made to Edinburgh council for one of the biggest investments in Princes Street ever, and the largest since the...
Premises at 124/125 Princes Street now fully let with final penthouse deal
A newly refurbished penthouse suite at 124/125 Princes Street with views to Edinburgh Castle, has been let on a 10 year lease to Cenkos...
Jollibee opens in Scotland
Jollibee, the international fast-food chain known for for Chickenjoy, have confirmed the opening date for its first Scottish restaurants. The Edinburgh outlet will open...
Planning approval for Princes Street development – a forerunner of what is to come
The council today approved plans for a new development at the former Debenhams building on Princes Street with the addition to the rear which...
Council to approve development at former Debenhams store
The former Debenhams on Princes Street is to become a boutique hotel and hospitality hub.
The planning application has proceeded to the next planning...
HSBC Princes Street to close this spring
The Princes Street branch of HSBC will close on 23 April 2021.
The bank say that the long term future of their branch network...
Whittard on Princes Street reopening on Friday
Whittard of Chelsea the tea, coffee and hot chocolate specialists will reopen its Princes Street store on Friday morning, along with its other Scottish...
Car ban on Princes Street?
Cars could be banned from driving along any part of Princes Street amid proposals to transform the famous street into a public space to...
Architects move to new ‘defurbished’ space on Princes Street
An ambitious architectural and masterplanning firm is looking to the future by relocating to newly refurbished office space with views overlooking Edinburgh Castle.
10 DESIGN,...
St John’s celebrates 200 years of worship
St John's Church on the corner of Lothian Road and Princes Street is a bit of an undiscovered gem.
This Episcopal church has the most...
I’m Glad It Isn’t Christmas Every Day!
‘‘Tis the season to be jolly’ So goes the song repeated ad finite at this time of the year and with less than a...
Get pampered at Starbucks Princes Street today
Today and tomorrow, Benefit Cosmetics have set up a pop-up pamper parlour at Starbucks on Princes Street, ensuring you get more with your coffee...
Edinburgh – My City
Late Monday afternoon. It had been a very busy day in the office, one of those days when one wished that Alexander Graham Bell,...
Johnnie Walker Blue Label unveils Edinburgh City Edition bottle
What could be better than a dram of whisky in this fair city? Well an Edinburgh special edition whisky of course!
This June, Johnnie Walker...
Princes Street mural urges support for Chagos
In the late sixties and early seventies, the native inhabitants of Diego Garcia and the other Chagos Islands were forcibly expelled so the US...
Little Red marks a year since take off
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!
Watch out for Little Red tomorrow on Princes Street. They are giving away 10 pairs of Little Red flight tickets!
To celebrate its first...
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