13 pictures of Edinburgh's bustling Princes Street through the years
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 the Capital.
These pictures show just how much the Capital's most famous street has changed through the years.
1. 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
2. Aerial of Princes Street Station and central Edinburgh.
A stunning picture of Princes Street Station and central Edinburgh. Photo: Photo: TSPL
3. 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
4. Burger King
Burger King at the East End of Princes Street on the former site of Woolworths in 1998. Photo: Photo: TSPL