Princes Street has reopened
Princes Street reopened to pedestrians and road users on Saturday 29 August, following a major fire at the former Debenham’s building in July.
Structural steelwork is now supporting the front façade of the building and trams are running their full route from the Airport to Newhaven. All city centre bus diversions have ended.
One lane of the eastbound carriageway is being used as a temporary pedestrian walkway while work continues on site.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we made the damaged building safe for pedestrians and vehicles to travel past it.
More by the Shore campaign
Following the fire on Princes Street in July, a new campaign will support and promote businesses most affected by the disruption to the tram service - encouraging visitors and residents to visit and spend money in the Leith, Shore and Newhaven areas of the city.
More by the Shore celebrates the businesses, experiences and places that make these areas special. Businesses including restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, attractions, beauty salons, accommodation providers and local customer-facing businesses, can take part in the activities that work best for them.