Built in the late 18th century during the reign of King George III, Princes Street was part of the new section of Edinburgh and was named for the King's sons after its original name – St Giles Street – was rejected.
Today, it is the main shopping street in Scotland’s capital city.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see just how much Princes Street has changed down the decades.
. The Times They are a Changin'
Princes Street has changed massively over the last 100 years, as can be seen in these pictures. Photo: Photo: TSPL
. Aerial of Princes Street Station and central Edinburgh.
A stunning picture of Princes Street Station and central Edinburgh. Photo: Photo: TSPL
. The Life Association of Scotland Ltd
The Life Association building echoed the finest architecture of the Renaissance-era; a true palazzo for Princes Street with its variety of elaborate window bays and cornices, beautifully-fashioned sculptures, and stunning supporting pillars styled in each of the three ancient orders Photo: Photo: TSPL
. Woolworths
The Woolworths on Princes Street survived until 1984, when the company’s new owners Paternoster (later Kingfisher) decided to close a number of the larger stores around the UK. Photo: Photo: TSPL
1. Woolworths
The Woolworths on Princes Street survived until 1984, when the company’s new owners Paternoster (later Kingfisher) decided to close a number of the larger stores around the UK. Photo: Photo: TSPL
2. Horses and carts
In this old picture of Princes Street, there's no trams, buses or cars - instead you can see horses and carts. Photo: Photo: TSPL
4. Princes Street Station interior
Originally built in the 1870s, and later greatly expanded and redeveloped, Princes Street Station was one of Scotland’s largest and most magnificent railway terminals. Photo: Photo: TSPL