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Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2HG, Scotland (New Town)
0131 529 7921
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As featured in 3 days in Edinburgh
Ranked #15 of 174 attractions in Edinburgh
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Type: Gardens, Parks
Activities: Golfing, Ice skating
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: Impeccably landscaped park and woodland surrounding Edinburgh Castle.
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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

May 2-4, when we were in Edinburgh we passed through the garden several times on our way to the attractions-- there were some lovely tulips but i guess the garden will be at its best in the later summer months

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Lovely gardens clean and tidy. Squirrels kept us amused. Sunshine helped lovely place to sit and relax.

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Western Ireland, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful gardens with lots of benches to relax and chill out on! The gardens are very well kept and very clean!

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Durham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

As it was a lovely sunny day the park was busy but nice, however the coffee/bistro attached to the galleries in my opinion slow expensive and not very good. However the little coffee/ snack hut was the opposite! service was quick snacks were hot and better suited to budget.

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The gardens have long since been a favourite of mine as I have been visiting since the 60's. I have seen it go through many changes but the general views have remained largely unspoiled. There are few cities in the world that can boast such a setting within a city centre as Prices Street Gardens with the main shopping street... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Strolled through on a sunny day, after a visit to the castle (Edinburgh),very well cared for, lots of flowers and paces to sit and people watch, Worth a walk and a look.

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Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Lovely to walk through from St Cuthberts Church, beneath the brooding Castle above and watch the squirrels running and playing around. It was early Spring for us so not in full bloom yet, but the daffodils were in abundance.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

They were laying new sod while we were there so we couldn't walk on the grass, but the flowers and flowering trees were absolutely beautiful. Such a well manicured garden right in the heart of the city. Why walk on the sidewalk above when you can stroll through the garden.

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Keaau, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Despite being right in the heart of the city and next door to the main railway station, this place is an oasis of calm, green, and beauty. Lots of benches make an easy rest, and we got some great ice cream. We also enjoyed some good photo taking spots, as well. Stop and enjoy this place for a break.

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

It is such a beautiful garden right in the centre of town. Perfect for enjoying a cheaper lunch option than eating in at the many overpriced city food stops. Pop in to M&S, and have a picnic! I have also spent time sitting in a chair watching my boyfriend's train whisk him back to Fife.

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