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The grounds of Princes Street Gardens stretch to the foot of Castle Rock, to the West End of the city and eastwards to Waverley Station. Dissected by the Mound, which houses the Royal Scottish Academy and the National Gallery of Scotland, they make a wonderful green spot in the valley between the Old and New Town. Permanently saved from commercial development by an Act of Parliament in 1816, the park was completed in 1830 after the Nor' Loch was drained. Today it is a favorite area for a stroll and a verdant short-cut to the Castle.

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  • Address:
    Princes Street, City of Edinburgh, EH2 2YJ
  • Phone: +44 845 225 5121 (Tourist Information)
  • Neighbourhood: City Centre

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  • Category: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing
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It is a great place for families and singles alike. We absolutely had a blast in the Gardens. We started down the steps from one side and walked the length and breadth of the park. This is a great ... more

6 August 2006 | A Yahoo! User

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The city is basically split into two main districts — the Old Town and the New Town — with Princes Street Gardens separating them. The surrounding areas offer a wealth of places to visit. The Old Town: This is the largely medieval heart of Edinburgh in which most of its important …

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