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David McLean

The lost Edinburgh Princes Street restaurant that transformed into world famous chain

Fastfood lovers have been dining out at McDonald's in Edinburgh city centre for well over 30 years.

But there was a time when the American giant's long-time premises at 137-138 Princes Street was a decidedly more British affair.

Prior to becoming the capital's flagship McDonald's eatery in the 1980s, the unit was home to Beefeaters West End Food Hall.

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