12 brilliant Princes Street shops we miss from the 1990s and 2000s
With lush gardens on one side and some of the loveliest views in Europe, Princes Street is a great place to do your shopping. It just needs that one vital ingredient: brilliant places to shop.
The selection of shops on Princes Street has changed almost beyond recognition over the past 30 years, in part thanks to the rise of the internet and new ways for people to shop.
Suffice to say, many of those shops that have vanished from the Capital’s main drag are sorely missed.
We take a look at a dozen great Princes Street shops of the 1990s and 2000s that are gone but not forgotten.
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We take a look at a dozen great Princes Street shops of the 1990s and 2000s that are gone but not forgotten.
5. Virgin Megastore
Despite being situated just a couple of doors down from HMV, Virgin Megastore somehow managed to co-exist with its major rival for almost 30 years. Photo: JUSTIN SPITTLE
6. Burberry
A highly fashionable blast from the past this one. Burberry closed its Princes Street outlet in 1999. Photo: LUCIE HUSBAND
7. HMV
HMV really was top dog for music back in the day. The Princes Street store was of course Edinburgh's flagship, and was massively extended in 1998 (pictured). Photo: GRAHAM HAMILTON
8. Littlewoods
A great department store with affordable clothing options. Also had a wonderful pick 'n' mix selection. Photo: SUSAN BURRELL