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Princes Street has reopened to pedestrians and traffic after a seven-week closure caused by a fire at the former Debenhams building. Tram services resume along the full route and bus services are reinstated as Edinburgh works to recover from the disruption during the festival season.
A blaze at the former Debenhams on Princes Street has shut trams from Leith to Newhaven. Edinburgh Council is exploring a four-tram shuttle to re-open a link between Picardy Place and Newhaven, with overnight movements and enhanced security. Officials warn the disruption will extend into August and impact Festival travel.
The Category A-listed North Bridge has fully reopened to traffic and pedestrians after eight years of restoration. The project has delivered a restored facade, structural work, and new monitoring access, with final below-street works to follow this year. Officials say the bridge is returning to its role as a key transport link ahead of the festival peak.