Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens is a lush, historic parkland stretching through the heart of Edinburgh, nestled between the Old and New Towns and overlooked by the dramatic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle. Created in the 1820s after the draining of the polluted Nor Loch, the gardens transformed a former defensive marsh into one of the city’s most beloved public spaces. Divided by The Mound into East and West sections, the gardens span over 37 acres and feature iconic landmarks such as the Ross Fountain, the world’s oldest floral clock, and the towering Scott Monument. Seasonal blooms, cherry blossoms, and sweeping lawns make it a year-round haven for locals and visitors alike. The gardens also host major events, including Edinburgh’s Christmas Market and Hogmanay celebrations. With panoramic views, cultural monuments, and tranquil paths, Princes Street Gardens offers a vibrant blend of natural beauty and urban heritage, making it an essential stop for anyone exploring the city’s rich landscape.
Edinburgh ScotlandPrinces Street Gardens is a beautiful and centrally located public park in Edinburgh, nestled in the valley between the city’s historic Old Town and the elegant New Town. This Green Flag-awarded garden stretches along the south side of Princes Street, with Edinburgh Castle prominently overlooking the western end from Castle Rock. The gardens offer a peaceful retreat featuring statues, monuments, and the famous Ross Fountain, which, after refurbishment, remains a popular attraction. Visitors to the gardens can enjoy scenic walks through floral displays, the historic Floral Clock planted annually with over 30,000 plants, and charming views framed by the city’s iconic architecture. Easily accessible from the Princes Street shopping area, the gardens are close to key landmarks like the Scott Monument, National Galleries of Scotland, Waverley Railway Station, and the vibrant Grassmarket. This central location makes Princes Street Gardens a hub of cultural and natural beauty within Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.
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Museum of Edinburgh
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Surgeons’ Hall Museums
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Museum of Childhood Edinburgh
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Museum on the Mound
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National War Museum of Scotland
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Newhaven Heritage Museum
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People’s Story Museum
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Writers’ Museum
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St Cecilia’s Hall
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Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
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Corstorphine Heritage Centre
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Queensferry Museum
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Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
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Royal Observatory Visitor Centre
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Our Dynamic Earth
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Trinity House Maritime Museum
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Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling & Witchcraft
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King’s Theatre
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Edinburgh Playhouse
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Queen’s Hall
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Usher Hall
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Royal Lyceum Theatre
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Church Hill Theatre
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Rose Theatre
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Scottish Storytelling Centre
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Summerhall
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St Stephen’s Theatre
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Festival Square Theatre
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Portobello Town Hall
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
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City Art Centre
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Collective Gallery
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Fruitmarket Gallery
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Open Eye Gallery
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Leith Walk Gallery
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Braewell Gallery
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Dovecot Studios
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Morningside Gallery
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West End Craft & Design Fair
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Bourne Fine Art Gallery
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Red Door Gallery
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Marchmont Gallery
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Talbot Rice Gallery
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Torrance Gallery
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Gallery TEN
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Wasps Patriothall Studios and Gallery
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Edinburgh Castle
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Scott Monument
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St Giles’ Cathedral
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Innocent Railway Tunnel & Path
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The Real Mary King’s Close
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
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