Jenners Edinburgh A look back at Edinburgh's Princes Street department store through the years
Can you remember a time where Jenners didn’t sit proudly on Princes Street? With news of a fire in the building – the future of the building is uncertain.
The building was found “well alight” and a total of 10 fire appliances have been sent to the scene on Rose Street in the city centre.
No casualties have been reported and some streets in the area have been closed.
We take a look inside the grand old building that has sat proudly on Princes Street.
No casualties have been reported and some streets in the area have been closed.
5. Extension planning
It was announced that Jenners department store was to expand and take over the Royal Hotel in May. Year: 1960 Photo: TSPL
6. The famous balconies
The interior of Jenners has remained as recognisable as it is today as it was back in the ‘60s. Year: 1962 Photo: TSPL
7. The toy department
Children here are playing on a model of the Golden Arrow engine in Jenners in November - tinsel and Christmas decorations can be seen on the shelves. Year: 1965 Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
8. Giant Christmas tree delivery
Jenners has boasted the best Christmas decorations since it began trading - here you can see a 40 foot Christmas tree being delivered in November. Year: 1987 Photo: Hamish Campbell