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We have a plan for Princes Street in the pipeline.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/cllrscottarthur/status/1601632541978464256
CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » General Edinburgh
Princes Street
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Posted 3 years ago #
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Some responses on SA thread
http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20966&page=13#post-365208
Posted 3 years ago # -
ENews assessment
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3. Princes Street
Princes Street, immortalised as one of the only actual Edinburgh filming locations for Trainspotting, is the place to go if you love to shop. Though the iconic Jenners has closed, it is still one of the busiest shopping hubs in the city. Relax afterwards by visiting the Scottish National Gallery, or strolling through Princes Street Gardens and taking in the views of the Scott Monument, Ross Fountain, and Castle.
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Posted 3 years ago # -
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Pop-up bars, food stalls and seating areas have dominated the space at the east end of Princes Street, mainly during summer and Christmas festival seasons, since temporary planning permission was first granted in 2017. However, an application for a three-year extension was thrown out as council planners said the Village “fails to preserve” the character and appearance of the city centre.
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Posted 3 years ago # -
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The unlisted building that housed Next, an office and retail block dating from 1971, will be demolished, as “it is not considered to have a positive relationship with the street”.
So, the proposals “include the total demolition of the 1970s building - 107-108 Princes Street - together with the removal and replacement of structural elements in the historic structures - 104-106 Princes Street [B-listed] - which are no longer of historic interest or are considered structurally unsound”.
The former Zara store was an 1875-built hotel that was converted to retail in the 20th century, while the former Russell and Bromley store at 106 is a late 18th former townhouse, also changed to shops in the last century.
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Herald
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Edinburgh store to be demolished to make way for hotel. 70 years City Planning Failure continues- no long term vision as the market disposed of one throw away building and creates another.
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https://twitter.com/StreetWurrier/status/1647170597695156224?
Posted 3 years ago # -
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The proposals “include the total demolition of the 1970s building - 107-108 Princes Street - together with the removal and replacement of structural elements in the historic structures - 104-106 Princes Street [B-listed] - which are no longer of historic interest or are considered structurally unsound”.
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Herald
Posted 3 years ago # -
I think those buildings are the ones visible here on Streetview. 107-108 is on the left (American Candy & Soda), 106 is in the middle (Edinburgh Gifts) and 104-105 is on the right (the empty store), although I think the shops have changed since the imagery was taken.
Posted 3 years ago # -
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Both Princes Street and George Street will have “embraced” pedestrianisation under the imagined vision produced by experts at global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, which has offices in 60 countries.
The blueprint, which predicts Edinburgh will become renowned as a world-leader in artificial intelligence by 2040, expects the city’s economy to be “reshaped” by new technology, which will affect the current roles of many office workers.
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Posted 2 years ago # -
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In its heyday the 1.5 mile street rivalled, and arguably outshone, the likes of Princes Street in Edinburgh.
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The works, which began in September 2023, are scheduled to be completed by summer 2024.
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Posted 2 years ago # -
Couldn't spot the Spotted topic on the main page just now so this will do to report gembo having spotted me while awaiting a bus on Princes Street as I walked by a little earlier this evening.
Also, Waverley Bridge seems to be partly open for airport and tourist buses just now. Is that a temporary Festival thing?
Posted 2 years ago # -
Alas could not chat for long as the 44 was also spotted.
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Posted 2 years ago #
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@jdanielp Waverley bridge temporarily open, related to work on the auld Jenners building. John Robson has been doing some solid work over on X digging into why the signage doesn’t allow for cyclists turning right onto Princes St when we’re excepted from the rule: https://x.com/johnrobson87/status/1824064964291596401?s=46
Posted 2 years ago # -
I had no idea I wasn't supposed to turn right there, (and can't access Musk-space) but it's usually very unpleasant to do so.
Posted 2 years ago # -
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The latest version of the Princes St & Waverley Valley Strategy has been put on hold after the Liberal Democrat group's amendment was supported by most members of the Planning Cmte.
Councillors yesterday thanked officials for their hard work on the document. But they acknowledged consultees’ concerns that it lacked the ambition, imagination and vision needed to ensure Princes St and surrounding areas ‘are vibrant and welcoming places’.
The majority therefore declined to accept the original motion and instead instructed officers to convene ‘an elected member/officer/stakeholder workshop that brings together those with transport, culture, heritage and placemaking expertise so a more ambitious and exciting strategy can be brought forward for approval’.
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https://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/setback-or-step-forward
Posted 11 months ago # -
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Princes Street update
This business bulletin provides an update on the Princes
Street closure following the fire on 9 July 2026 and the
steps taken since then to support recovery. It covers
road and tram infrastructure maintenance, the expected
completion of works and restoration of footway access,
incident resilience progress and support for local
businesses.During the event
The closure of Princes Street caused significant
disruption for bus, tram and general pedestrian and
traffic movements. Whilst tram operations in the north of
the city ceased for almost seven weeks, and buses were
diverted away from Princes Street, the closures provided
an opportunity to plan, coordinate and complete a
number of maintenance projects on Princes Street and
over the remaining closed section of the tram line,
including works in Leith whilst tram movements were
halted. During the event the Citywide Roads Team
removed and reprogrammed many conflicting works on
the network and brought forward maintenance projects…
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more p9
https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s105997/Item%206.1%20-%20Business%20Bulletin.pdf?
Posted 10 hours ago # -
"Council use common sense shocker!"
Posted 10 hours ago #
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