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Princes Street Gardens

Name: Princes Street Gardens
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into Princes Street Gardens, the green valley beneath Edinburgh Castle. Follow the paths past floral displays, memorials and a historic fountain, then settle on a bench with the castle in view.

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Full description

Princes Street Gardens fills the valley between the Old and New Towns, laid out below Edinburgh Castle and open to the public without charge. Visitors praise the floral displays, the historic fountain, the many memorials and monuments, and the clear views up to the castle rock.

Wide lawns and benches make it a natural place for a picnic or a slower break from the busy streets, and the space regularly hosts music and gatherings. The gardens are Green Flag rated and are noted for geological and botanical interest.

An hour covers the main paths comfortably.

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Address

Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2HG, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Free entry, with opening hours running from early morning to late evening
walk the paths for the best castle views
bring a picnic and use the lawns for a break between sights

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Reviews

An amazing space for music, gatherings, picnics, viewpoints and a slower pace away from the busy Edinburgh streets. Lots of areas to relax and let some time pass. Beautiful floral displays, memorials and statues. A highlight of any visit to the city

Vicky Dunbar

2/5

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