Both the rise in internet shopping and the arrival of the nearby St James Quarter has led many locals and tourists to do their shopping elsewhere, and the Capital’s most famous thoroughfare can sometimes seem quite deserted these days.
But it wasn’t always like that. Have a look through our photo gallery to see a dozen great Princes Street shops of the Nineties and Nougthies that are much missed by locals.
5. Clintons Cards
Clintons on Princes Street, the place to go for that last minute birthday card/gift. Photo: BILL HENRY
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