Princess Street Gardens

City park Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What to expect

Princes Street Gardens is a large public area in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, offering a peaceful haven for both tourists and local residents. The gardens are divided into two adjacent parks, East Princes Street Gardens and West Princes Street Gardens, covering a total area of 37 acres. Visitors can enjoy a variety of monuments and statues, including the Scott Monument, David Livingstone statue, Royal Scots Regimental Memorial, and the Scots American War Memorial. The gardens also feature a children's play park, cafes, and snack bars. One of the highlights is the Ross Fountain, a huge water feature in front of the castle, and the Floral Clock, a beautiful floral display that is also a fully functioning clock. The park hosts an outdoor concert venue, the Ross Theatre or Bandstand, which holds many large events, including the Edinburgh International Festival Fireworks Concert and Hogmanay Concert

Plan your family visit to the Princess Street Gardens with these blog insights 👇

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(Tip!) Edinburgh with kids: 11x things to do with the family!

(Tip!) Edinburgh with kids: 11x things to do with the family!
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a walk in the park and saw a playground in the shape of a castle

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the playground ✨