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Edinburgh stag do's Princes Street 'pitstop prank' goes viral with locals in stitches

The video, filmed on Princes Street, was viewed more than 95,000 times on TikTok within 24 hours, and was received online as a bit of harmless fun.

Edinburgh Live

The Edinburgh hotel fire that caused £11m worth of damage and changed Princes Street forever

The Palace Hotel fire was one of the most dramatic in living memory and would alter the skyline of Edinburgh's city centre forever as the landmark ultimately had to be torn down.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man punched in the face by van driver on Princes Street as police launch appeal

The incident occurred around 1pm on Friday, May 20, on one of the capital's busiest streets, with the victim being taken to the Royal Infirmary treatment after the serious assault

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Edinburgh locals in touching tributes to tragic cyclist killed on tram tracks

Hundreds of locals gathered to remember the tragic death of 23-year-old student Zhi Min Soh who was struck by a mini bus after coming off her bike on Princes Street

Edinburgh Live

Reckless Edinburgh teens filmed in dangerous 'bus surfing' stunt on Princes Street

A video of youngsters performing dangerous bus surfing stunts has emerged on social media after warnings the worrying trend could cause potentially cause life-changing injuries.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh cyclist horrified after driver 'crashed into him then offered a hand shake'

Jordan Gardiner, 24, was cycling on Princes Street last week when he claims he was hit by a Range Rover that was turning a blind corner. He has suffered painful injuries since the incident.

Edinburgh Live

The lost Edinburgh train stations that are now closed or demolished

In the heyday of the Edinburgh railway network, it's said that a journey from Corstorphine Station to Princes Street took just 11 minutes.

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Youngsters cling onto back of bus in Edinburgh city centre in TikTok clip

They cling to the vehicle as it continues to drive along Princes Street before its final stop at the Jewel.

Daily Record

Edinburgh youths filmed dangerously riding on back of bus along Princes Street

The footage, uploaded onto TikTok, shows the pair grabbing on to the rear end of the Service number four to the Jewel last night, May 25, as the bus drove along Princes Street

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Barclays bank smashed open by thugs three days after Glasgow branch hit

The glass front of the Princes Street business, which remains behind a police cordon, has been completely destroyed with a large hole left where the doors used to be.

Daily Record

Entrance to Edinburgh Princes Street bank completely smashed up with police on scene

Images shared with Edinburgh Live show a police cordon surrounding the bank with a pile of glass at the foot of a large hole that was created at the entrance of Barclays.

Edinburgh Live

The Edinburgh shops that will make you yearn for a return of the 00s

We take a look back in time to remember some of the best shops on Edinburgh's high street for a 2000's shopping trip from Internacionale to Kookai

Edinburgh Live

Princes Street closed after pedestrian hit by bus in Edinburgh

Paramedics are currently at the scene but the extent of the victims injuries is not yet known.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Princes Street closed due to ongoing emergency incident

One of the capital's busiest streets has been closed to traffic amid the ongoing incident which involves a pedestrian being struck by a bus, with a number of delays and diversions currently in place

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Fascinating Edinburgh animated footage rewinds the clock on Princes Street over the centuries

A YouTube account dedicated to animating different city's across the world over the years has uploaded a new video, showing the transformation of Edinburgh's city centre since 1750.

Edinburgh Live

Incredible Edinburgh video gives snapshot of city life in the 1990s

An amazing video from the 1992 Children's education series 'Watch!' gives us a fantastic snapshot of Edinburgh from almost 30 years ago, including Princes Street.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh youths perform dangerous wheelies beside tram line on Princes Street

The TikTok video shows the trio performing the popular bike stunt down the busiest street in the capital, claiming that the trick was performed by professionals

Manchester Evening News

Former cinema could be converted into flats under 'comprehensive redevelopment' plans

Plans for a complete overhaul of the Princes Street building have been brought forward by Bramhall-based Kippax Investments Ltd.

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Edinburgh cyclist holds up Princes Street tram after altercation at red light

The cyclist was caught on camera on Princes Street as they made a clear statement and gesture to the tram driver after the vehicle tooted its horn at a junction on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live

What to expect on a history adventure at Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s eight floors of whisky adventure offer something truly unique, and 2022 is shaping up to be a fruitful year for Edinburgh’s hottest new visitor attraction.

Edinburgh Live

The moment reckless Edinburgh teens cling onto city centre tram in dangerous stunt

The gang of young teenagers were filmed on Princes Street while clinging onto the side of a moving Edinburgh tram as it headed through oncoming traffic this week.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh eatery say most of their staff are European as locals 'don't want to serve'

Kauai, who have a popular eatery on Forest Road, as well as owning Noon, on Princes Street, took to Twitter to admit they employ mostly European staff after struggling to recruit locals.

The Independent UK

11 of the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh 2025: Where to stay if you’re on a budget

A trip the Scottish capital doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when there are budget-friendly hotels to enjoy during your stay

Edinburgh Live

Disgraceful Edinburgh footage shows moment youths narrowly miss bus in new trend

In the latest viral 'trend' on TikTok, one Edinburgh rider was captured pulling a wheelie whilst riding down Princes Street and narrowly missing a stationary Lothian bus

Edinburgh Live

We tried Edinburgh Princes Street Kingdom of Sweets to see what you get for £10

We compared two sweet shops on Princes Street that are only a three minute walk from each other, using a £10 budget at both Kingdom of Sweets and the American Candy and Soda store.

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