Edinburgh shops: 10 iconic stores that closed their doors for good this century
Gone but not forgotten
By Kevin Quinn
Published 4th Jan 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2023, 11:38 BST
With Edinburgh’s city centre seeing so many changes since the turn of the century, we take a look at some of the most loved shops in the Capital that have shut their doors for good since 2000.
Some of these shops were frequented by locals for generations and became landmarks in the Capital, including Frasers at the West End and the Virgin Megastore on Princes Street that became a real hub for local music fans with some top pop and rock acts appearing their to sign autographs or play a live set.
Closing in 2021, Jenners was open on Princes Street for 183 years. The department store was a popular destination for Edinburgh's shoppers for generations but closed its doors due to Covid restrictions in May 2020 - and never reopened again.
Pic - Greg Macvean Photo: Greg Macvean
A popular shop for Edinburgh children, the Princes Street Disney store closed in the 2000s. While the last remaining Edinburgh Disney store at the Gyle closed during the pandemic and never re-opened. Photo: Paul Raeburn
Closed in January 2001, the C&A store on Princes Street at the east end was a popular department store, with a large women's clothing department popular with mums. Photo: Justin Spittle