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Princes Street Gardens

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Princes Street Gardens
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
Address: Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2HG, UK
Phone: 0131 529 7921
State: Edinburgh
City: Edinburgh
Zip Code: EH2 2HG

opening times

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:35 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:35 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:35 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:35 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:35 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:35 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:35 PM

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Reviews
It is absolutely beautiful and a lovely place to slow down right in the heart of the city. Even in December, the gardens felt green and full of life, and we were surprised to see pink flowers still blooming on some of the trees.nRoss Fountain is definitely the highlight. Standing there with Edinburgh Castle rising in the background is one of those classic Edinburgh views that never gets old.nAs you walk through the gardens, you will also come across several statues and monuments. They are well placed and worth stopping to read about, adding a nice historical layer to the walk.
There are plenty of awesome Edinburgh Castle viewpoints for you to choose from within the city. Whichever one you visit will offer spectacular views, but the views from Princes Street Gardens truly are something special.nThe Gardens are made up of two adjacent parks which have been around since the 1820s. They sit in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle so as you can imagine, the views are very impressive!nnThese gardens are found next to Edinburgh Train Station and the Scott Monument. They’re free to enter, but just keep in mind that it does get really busy here!nnIt lies in the valley between Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, at the heart of the Scottish capital’s World Heritage Site.nnwell, it was not always beautiful- Princes Street Gardens was created by draining Edinburgh’s largest loch, the Nor Loch.nnthere are many statues, monuments, landmarks in and around this iconic gardenn* Pictish Symbol Stone- The stone, now in the National Museum of Scotlandn* Monuments and statues- in a garden full of monuments and statues the Scott Monument, built in 1844 to commemorate the writer Sir Walter Scott, is the largest and most striking.n* Ross Fountain: On the west side of the gardens is the Ross Fountainn* St John’s Scottish Episcopal Churchn* Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial: A tribute to the famous author, this memorial prompted a discussion about his adventures and literary works.n* Norwegian Stone Memorial: This stone commemorates the enduring friendship between Norway and Scotland, established during World War II.n* Ross Band Stand and Royal Scots Memorial: These stops offered a glimpse into the cultural and historical significance of the gardens.nnEvery year at Christmas, part of the Gardens is transformed into the “Winter Wonderland” with a Christmas Market, an ice rink and many other fun attractions, including a Ferris wheel that stands 108 ft 33m tall, often called The Edinburgh Eye.nnToday, the gardens are a popular Edinburgh tourist destination, especially beautiful in the spring and summer when the flowers are blooming.
I’ve fond memories of these gardens over years of having to change trains at Waverley, to taking a break from the hubbub during the Festival, or enjoying some winter wonderland late in the year.nThey’re just dropped right in the middle of town, separating Old from New, with splendid views and an art gallery in for good measure.nAlways a good place to start your first trip to Edinburgh to check your bearings and get some quiet.
Lovely well maintained and peaceful gardensnGreat for stretching your legs and getting a breath of fresh air in the middle of the city!
This is my second visit here, this time at the Christmas market, and the attractions are really cool. There is a large selection of different foods and snacks, and there are also souvenir stands. The only downside is the crowds of people.
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Directions to Princes Street Gardens with public transportation

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