Edinburgh’s Princes Street Plan | Edinburgh News

Edinburgh’s city councillors have rejected a bold vision for Princes Street that would’ve turned it into a pedestrian paradise with sidewalk cafes, opting instead for a more modest upgrade: wider sidewalks, new stone paving, extra seating, and later Gardens hours. Plans also include converting shelters to cafes, restoring the Ross bandstand, adding a lift to the Gardens, and upgrading toilets and fountains. Critics call it a superficial resurfacing, arguing it misses an opportunity for true transformation. Council leaders countered that this pragmatic approach allows immediate implementation without costly delays, preserving community stability while leaving room for future enhancements — with a revised strategy expected early 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca010ba4fb583318