Landmarks/ Points of Interest in Princes Street and Gardens

Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Princes Street and Gardens (Edinburgh)

Points of Interest & Landmarks in Princes Street and Gardens

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  • RiSha
    London, UK444 contributions
    Came here recently during my visit to Edinburgh. Very impressive structure, which made for a great photo opportunity! It was cool to learn about the history of one of the main landmarks of Edinburgh - a must-see if you're visiting the city!
    Written July 20, 2023
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  • Lesley K
    1 contribution
    smelled good. Very good stores. Nice. 👍. Theres quite a lot of people and it can be hard to walk, but what can you do, its fine, good even. yeah. go there. you'll find something you like there probably, most likely actually, maybe. anyway just go and you'll find out. 👍👍
    Written June 10, 2023
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  • Divebabydive
    Austin, TX869 contributions
    What at great area. This place has huge place to walk around and of course the beautiful fountain right there. Couple of food vendors in area. Old time cemetery 🪦 is right there as well
    Written August 1, 2023
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  • Francois T
    Johannesburg, South Africa954 contributions
    It was very busy, overwhelming for first time visitors and not very many helpful staff around. Plan ahead, give extra time to avoid challenges.
    Written July 22, 2023
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  • IAN D
    Wigan, UK19,387 contributions
    As an avid Church visitor this is a most strikingly beautiful church inside. The decor is stunning with magnificent ceiling and beautiful stained glass windows. A very serene church.
    Written January 26, 2020
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina64,794 contributions
    Nice modern and contemporary art exhibition. Spectacular architecture of the Greek-style building. Beautiful historical pieces.
    Written May 13, 2020
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  • Chloe
    Scotland, UK4 contributions
    10/10 would watch this wee autonomous friend do their thing all day long. Best thing you'll see anywhere in Edinburgh tbh!
    Written July 24, 2023
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  • Bibcay
    Gateshead, UK4,384 contributions
    We visited before Queen Elizabeth II died and it has something something do with platinum jubilee. I think it's a great idea what they have done and they could possibly do something else for the queen next even though I am not a royalist.
    Written September 11, 2022
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  • DJM1945
    Montrose, UK1,927 contributions
    This statue in Princess Street Gardens is next to the Scott Monument is of the famous Scottish explorer David Livingstone.
    Written August 18, 2020
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  • Malgorzata
    12,108 contributions
    Allan Ramsay Monument stands near the entrance on one of the corners leading to Princess Street Gardens. Pedestrian figure of Allan Ramsay in 18th century costume, with cape, and holding book in his left hand and a pencil in his right. Ramsay's statue erected in 1850. Allan Ramsay was a prominent Scottish portrait-painter.
    Written September 1, 2020
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  • malc1005
    Kettering, UK4,663 contributions
    A nice statue to Adam Black, situated in the gardens, so easy to find. Well worth a visit, if your in the area.
    Written May 8, 2021
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  • malc1005
    Kettering, UK4,663 contributions
    A nice memorial to John Wilson, in the gardens, easy to find, and well worth a visit, if your in the area.
    Written May 8, 2021
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  • Taxidevil
    Glasgow, UK2,998 contributions
    I came across this statue when strolling through West Princes Street Gardens where many statues can be found. This statue by William Brodie is called The Genius of Architecture Rewarding at Once the Science and Practice of Art".
    It shows a Grecian style goddess crowning two small boys with laurel leaves, presumably one boy represents Science and one Art.
    Written May 17, 2019
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