luckyBatistuta Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) 59 minutes ago, EIEIO said: Can be a bit chilly but it's a good shopping centre. As for Princes Street it will gradually morph into hotels , cafes and restaurants with Castle views rather than shops. My partner is excited about some Japanese store opening soon in Princes Street though so she will probably drag me along too. A bit, it’s bloody freezing in there at times, ho into any shop just for a heat. You’ve got queues of folks outside food stops, because hardly anyone wants to sit at the tables outside. Keep seeing that Japanese store advertised, probably another Superdry type. Edited April 17 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 25 minutes ago, Jamboross said: Uniqlo and the Katsute 100 tea room they're opening within it will help that wee section of Princes St as will the Jenners building reopening in a few years. The street is in transition but there's plenty in the pipeline that'll bring life back to it and hopefully introduce more of an evening/night time economy as post 6pm it's always been pretty dead. Was going to try that bubble tea that seems to be everywhere today, until I read what it was, sounds🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 What is the old BHS shop going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: A bit, it’s bloody freezing in there at times, ho into any shop just for a heat. You’ve got queues of folks outside food stops, because hardly anyone wants to sit at the tables outside. Keep seeing that Japanese store advertised, probably another Superdry type. Best way to describe Uniqlo is probably Japanese H&M. Not really my scene but getting their first Scottish store will get folk flocking to Princes St. If the Katsute 100 we're getting here is anything like the one on Covent Garden it'll be great wee cafe although probably a haven for your Instagrammy types, it's more of a traditional Japanese tea room than a bubble tea joint. Bubble tea is absolutely rank. Superdry on the other hand has nothing to do with Japan, it was founded by an English bloke and has never had a store out there, they just whack some kanji on a hoodie because they think it looks cool, I guess? 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: What is the old BHS shop going to be? Uniqlo/Katsute 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 4 hours ago, Polonia Gorgie said: I walked along there earlier today and was well disappointed too, being a resident of Edinburgh you should be the target market!! Princes Street was my first destination on Boxing day spending any Christmas money I got And second stop was Goldbergs? Maybe a wee trip to the rooftop cafe, see the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 2 hours ago, Jamboross said: Uniqlo and the Katsute 100 tea room they're opening within it will help that wee section of Princes St as will the Jenners building reopening in a few years. The street is in transition but there's plenty in the pipeline that'll bring life back to it and hopefully introduce more of an evening/night time economy as post 6pm it's always been pretty dead. Great news some positivity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, Jamboross said: Best way to describe Uniqlo is probably Japanese H&M. Not really my scene but getting their first Scottish store will get folk flocking to Princes St. If the Katsute 100 we're getting here is anything like the one on Covent Garden it'll be great wee cafe although probably a haven for your Instagrammy types, it's more of a traditional Japanese tea room than a bubble tea joint. Bubble tea is absolutely rank. Superdry on the other hand has nothing to do with Japan, it was founded by an English bloke and has never had a store out there, they just whack some kanji on a hoodie because they think it looks cool, I guess? Uniqlo/Katsute 100 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leginten Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 5 hours ago, Jim_Duncan said: Yep. Walked along there about a month ago and was disappointed with what I saw. But then, as a resident of Edinburgh that isn't interested in buying fake cashmere scarves, 'Scotland' rugby tops or paying over the odds for shite coffee, I don't think I'm the target market. Same goes for the shops on the Royal Mile, BTW. Saw one hawking Rangers tops the other day, FFS. There's still plenty of good stuff in the city, but Princes Street and most of the RM are strictly tat now. I'd wager that many of the tartan shops and 'American' sweet shops are money laundering enterprises, too. It’s the ready availability of Princess Di tartan that lures me back to the Royal Mile again and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 12 hours ago, Victorian said: Uniqlo. Primark / Matalan clobber. no it’s not haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 16 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Jenners reopening offers an opportunity. What is the timeline for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) 17 hours ago, EIEIO said: Can be a bit chilly but it's a good shopping centre. As for Princes Street it will gradually morph into hotels , cafes and restaurants with Castle views rather than shops. My partner is excited about some Japanese store opening soon in Princes Street though so she will probably drag me along too. Uniqlo, decent quality gear tbf, my go to jeans, sure it's the old BHS they are moving into Edited April 18 by Ribble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 32 minutes ago, Ribble said: Uniqlo, decent quality gear tbf, my go to jeans, sure it's the old BHS they are moving into Yes it is.....its one of my customers, im in there tomorrow to see them Opening next week...the old BHS was destined to be a Flannels store at one point but never got past planning stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 17 hours ago, Jamboross said: The street is in transition but there's plenty in the pipeline that'll bring life back to it and hopefully introduce more of an evening/night time economy as post 6pm it's always been pretty dead. Upmarket hospitality offerings have got to be the future for Princes Street. I was in Edinburgh city centre for the first time in a while a few weeks back and was struck by how bad it is, particularly at North Bridge. It's A LOT busier than it used to be as well, everywhere around the museum was mobbed when we tried to go for food at 3pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Online shopping, and folk being skint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 As mentioned above - it’s in transition. It was initially residential - then turned into shops/offices and is now becoming hotels/restaurants. It will be ok (eventually) because of the view. It’s unique, any other city would give their eye teeth for it. What really needs sorted out ASAP is the mess around the top of Waverley Steps - especially that wee stone gateway thing. Stained and sh***y-looking. Also they could do with making the top of Waverley Market flush with the pavement here to allow more circulation space - and make knowing how to queue for a bus a condition of entry to the city…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 3 minutes ago, FWJ said: As mentioned above - it’s in transition. It was initially residential - then turned into shops/offices and is now becoming hotels/restaurants. It will be ok (eventually) because of the view. It’s unique, any other city would give their eye teeth for it. What really needs sorted out ASAP is the mess around the top of Waverley Steps - especially that wee stone gateway thing. Stained and sh***y-looking. Also they could do with making the top of Waverley Market flush with the pavement here to allow more circulation space - and make knowing how to queue for a bus a condition of entry to the city…. This. Your last sentence in particular is a must. The queuing is a free for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Also a lot of folk say ‘shopping in town’s rubbish - I shop online / at Fort Kinnaird wherever’. It’s a bit chicken-and-egg - but if you want better shops of a bigger choice in town then try there first! It’s a bit frustrating when you go to a shop and ask if they have something and they don’t but rather than offer to order it in for you they suggest buying it online. Talking themselves out of a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 They need to get those tacky shops out and continue to fill it with nice bars, restaurants and hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 3 hours ago, FWJ said: Also a lot of folk say ‘shopping in town’s rubbish - I shop online / at Fort Kinnaird wherever’. It’s a bit chicken-and-egg - but if you want better shops of a bigger choice in town then try there first! It’s a bit frustrating when you go to a shop and ask if they have something and they don’t but rather than offer to order it in for you they suggest buying it online. Talking themselves out of a job. This really annoys me tbh, often i'll browse online then prefer to go into the actual store to try things on only to discover that the actual shop only has about 40% of the range that their website carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 18 minutes ago, Ribble said: This really annoys me tbh, often i'll browse online then prefer to go into the actual store to try things on only to discover that the actual shop only has about 40% of the range that their website carries. or like Sports Direct you have absolutely no option other than to pay their 4.99 if the football boots dont fit. Absolute scam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Shandwick Place is even worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Its not good, but as lots have said, there are signs. In 20-30 years time it will have completely transformed to a hotel/cafe street with spme boutique shops. Have a look at Suchiehall street in the weedge to see a real street in decay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 17/04/2024 at 16:47, been here before said: Ahhhhhhh the annual "whats happened to Princes Street" thread. Never seen a Princes st thread and I’ve been here a looooong time! You like being a Dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Going forward we’ll see more bars and restaurants on PS,which is far better than tat shops and empty shops.Will probably mean a big change in legislation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 If my eBay continues to flourish maybe I will buy a shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 8 hours ago, moz said: Yes it is.....its one of my customers, im in there tomorrow to see them Opening next week...the old BHS was destined to be a Flannels store at one point but never got past planning stage... Chat was that the council had a beef with Flannels/cruise main owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Shandwick Place is even worse. That was a really quick decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 2 hours ago, stevie said: Never seen a Princes st thread and I’ve been here a looooong time! You like being a Dick. Maybe try looking harder Dick 2 hours ago, stevie said: I’ve been here a looooong time! And been a Dick all that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 4 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Shandwicks Bar, South Charlotte Street is even worse. FTFY. Folk thought Edwards was rough too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 17/04/2024 at 19:02, Victorian said: Uniqlo. Primark / Matalan clobber. 15 hours ago, pablo said: no it’s not haha UNIQLO is a superb addition to the city, never mind Princes Street. Only downside is loads of folk will be wearing their stuff. Their jackets are up there in terms of quality and value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackhmfc1348 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 17/04/2024 at 16:23, Polonia Gorgie said: What on earth has happened to this once famous street? From one time having flag ship stores, department stores to what!?!? Tacky tartan shops, American Candy, a giant black sheep coffee shop and even a night and day convenience store!! Obviously a lot of shops went to the new St James but something has to be done. Unless, trips to the shops are a thing of the past with nearly everyone on line shopping St james quarter happened that’s the big shopping area now with all the modern shops (and the area surrounding it) princess street will turn into a hotel,restaurant area probably with a few shops and tourists shops around it (especially in the side streets) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 17/04/2024 at 19:02, Victorian said: Uniqlo. Primark / Matalan clobber. Furthest thing from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 The new Red Carnation Hotel at 100 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 9 minutes ago, The new West End said: The new Red Carnation Hotel at 100 looks good I know it’ll be expensive but will probably give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Walked along the length of Princes Street this morning. As a few folk have said, it’s going through a transitional phase at the moment but if you look beyond that (and above the shops) some of the architecture is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 It’s also good that, as hotels open, the middle and upper floors will be used - many were sitting empty or just used as stockrooms - what a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 11 hours ago, Morgan said: FTFY. Folk thought Edwards was rough too. I love it in there ! It’s a real awe body and anybody ! It’s not pretentious like most other shitty pubs in that area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 20 hours ago, Morgan said: FTFY. Folk thought Edwards was rough too. It was a Castle hangout so that explains it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 17/04/2024 at 16:23, Polonia Gorgie said: What on earth has happened to this once famous street? From one time having flag ship stores, department stores to what!?!? Tacky tartan shops, American Candy, a giant black sheep coffee shop and even a night and day convenience store!! Obviously a lot of shops went to the new St James but something has to be done. Unless, trips to the shops are a thing of the past with nearly everyone on line shopping Amazon came along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 19/04/2024 at 09:38, JudyJudyJudy said: I love it in there ! It’s a real awe body and anybody ! It’s not pretentious like most other shitty pubs in that area Prefer Mathers at that end of the town for the same reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 37 minutes ago, il Duce McTarkin said: Prefer Mathers at that end of the town for the same reasons. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 18/04/2024 at 19:20, ericb said: Its not good, but as lots have said, there are signs. In 20-30 years time it will have completely transformed to a hotel/cafe street with spme boutique shops. Have a look at Suchiehall street in the weedge to see a real street in decay. An absolute travesty what's happened to that street. I used to love it for the Savoy Centre (Ninja throwing stars) and some other great shops.. Now we only really go there for Lauders (good wee boozer) and further west some not too bad restaurants (and wetherspoons coz it's cheap).. It really is becomming a shithole of the highest (or lowest) order.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 19/04/2024 at 09:28, PaddysBar said: Walked along the length of Princes Street this morning. As a few folk have said, it’s going through a transitional phase at the moment but if you look beyond that (and above the shops) some of the architecture is amazing. I think there's a photo on the old Edinburgh thread showing some building on Princes Street before and after.. Beautiful Stone built buildings with fantastic architecture traded for faceless glass fronted monstrosities.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 On 18/04/2024 at 23:00, Armageddon said: UNIQLO is a superb addition to the city, never mind Princes Street. Only downside is loads of folk will be wearing their stuff. Their jackets are up there in terms of quality and value. Agreed. Very good for basics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 8 hours ago, muldoon74 said: I think there's a photo on the old Edinburgh thread showing some building on Princes Street before and after.. Beautiful Stone built buildings with fantastic architecture traded for faceless glass fronted monstrosities.. I agree to some extent - but just to play Devil’s advocate … there are some who would say that when they were built these grand Victorian buildings were too big, out of scale and meant knocking down original Georgian buildings (there was huge opposition to the N.B. hotel when it went up) Also having a glass fronted building means more light and takes advantage of the view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicksojo Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 17 hours ago, Carl Weathers said: Agreed. Very good for basics. It’s a fine shop but nothing special. H&M meets M&S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Maybe why people prefer all under one roof shopping malls Looking at data from Met Office weather stations active in 2023, the experts put together a list of the 10 wettest cities in Great Britain. According to the study, Edinburgh comes in at number one with 1421.97mm of estimated rainfall recorded last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 33 minutes ago, manaliveits105 said: Maybe why people prefer all under one roof shopping malls Looking at data from Met Office weather stations active in 2023, the experts put together a list of the 10 wettest cities in Great Britain. According to the study, Edinburgh comes in at number one with 1421.97mm of estimated rainfall recorded last year. More than Glasgow and Manchester? That surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Claws Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 On 17/04/2024 at 17:30, luckyBatistuta said: Walked the length of it today, sure I passed two Poundland. Heard bagpipe music to Coldplay ffs. Cheap crap shops everywhere, wait until that council tube is finished with it, if you think it’s bad now. Coldplay and bagpipes. Shudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 4 hours ago, FWJ said: More than Glasgow and Manchester? That surprised me. Following behind in second place, with 1359.71mm of estimated rainfall in 2023, is the town of Ayr. Scotland made numerous other appearances in the top ten, with Perth claiming the number four spot with 1255.14mm of rainfall and Glasgow following behind in fifth with 1219.06mm. Meanwhile, the Welsh capital of Cardiff landed in third place with 1267.85mm of rainfall in 2023. Elsewhere, London is notably absent, but it appears that the south coast of England is a prime location for rain — with Exeter and Truro placing in sixth and seventh respectively. It is from the Daily Record though 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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