Shopping

Princes Street

New Town, Edinburgh

The main shopping street of the New Town, facing the gardens and the Old Town skyline. The official guide covers New Town shopping.

What the guides say about Princes Street

For a first trip, stay in the New Town, or on the stretch where the Old Town and New Town meet around Waverley station and Princes Street.

The chapel's page says the Lothian 37 bus to Roslin takes about 45 to 60 minutes, from stops on Princes Street or North Bridge.

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What's on at Princes Street

Upcoming events at Princes Street and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

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Edinburgh's Christmas

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East and West Princes Street Gardens and George Street, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens open daily 10:00 to 22:00, with fairground rides in West Princes Street Gardens, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Theatre and shows

Hogmanay in the Gardens with Underworld

31 Dec West Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time From 20:00

Concert with Underworld and special guests beneath Edinburgh Castle on 31 December 2026, doors at 20:00, with the Midnight Moment fireworks. Ticketed, ages 12 and over, last entry 23:00.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind Matt Kieffer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Festival Starts in 7 days

Polar Ice Bar with Icelandair

19 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 115 George Street, New Town

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Ice bar outside 115 George Street for ages 18 and over, with timed sessions every 30 minutes, from 19 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. The price includes one drink and jacket and glove hire.

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Nearby

St John's Church Church · right here A Scottish Episcopal congregation on Princes Street, at the west end of the gardens. Edinburgh Farmers' Market Market · 2 min walk A farmers' market near the castle. The Georgian House Museum · 3 min walk A National Trust for Scotland house museum in Charlotte Square. Traverse Theatre Landmark · 4 min walk Scotland's new writing theatre, in Cambridge Street. Usher Hall Landmark · 4 min walk The city's main concert hall on Lothian Road, hosting classical, rock, pop, dance and spoken word. Rose Street Nightlife · 5 min walk A pedestrian street one block north of Princes Street with a long run of pubs and restaurants.

Around New Town

Georgian streets and Princes Street

The New Town is the Georgian grid north of Princes Street Gardens, with Princes Street, George Street and Rose Street running through it. It is mostly shops, pubs, galleries and the monuments along the gardens.

New Town has 19 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 4 parks and gardens, 4 museums, 3 shops, 3 bars, 2 landmarks, 2 pubs and 1 church or cathedral. Read the New Town guide.

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