Princes Street
The Princes Street in Edinburgh is now the main shopping street in the city center, although it was originally designed as a residential street. As the southernmost street in the New Town , it lies between Lothian Road in the west and Leith Street in the east. Since there are hardly any buildings on the southern edge of the street, there are beautiful views of Princes Street Gardens , the Old Town and Edinburgh Castle . Most of Princes Street is closed to private traffic.
Originally, Princes Street was supposed to be named after the patron saint of Edinburgh and St. Giles Street, but King George III could not accept it and disagreed. Eventually it was named after his sons, Duke of Rothesay (later King George IV ) and Frederick, Duke of York .
When the New Town was built , the Nor'Loch lake was drained and a public park, Princes Street Gardens , was created. Here you will find an outdoor concert stage, the Ross Band Stand , the Scott Monument , a war memorial and a flower clock.
Among the department stores on the north side is the famous Jenners department store. In addition to the gardens, on the south side are Waverley train station , the Balmoral Hotel and at the foot of the mound the Royal Scottish Academy and the Scottish National Gallery .
Coordinates: 55 ° 57 '4.73 " N , 3 ° 12' 3.16" W.