The West End of Princes Street to the bottom of The Mound is lined with Kanzan Cherry Trees. The Cherry Blossom white through pink flowers typically appear at the end of April into the beginning of May. The blooming beautiful sight doesn't last long and can vary in duration depending on the weather. Get in quick, to secure the best location to stay for incredible views of the Cherry Blossoms on Princes Street, Edinburgh for the 2025 Sakura season.
The Best Views of Cherry Blossoms on Princes Street, Edinburgh
100 Princes Street is the prime location to enjoy the best direct views of the Cherry Blossoms, and Edinburgh Castle while emerging yourself in the Scottish Captial's city life with must-see landmarks directly outside the door including Edinburgh Castle, St Giles, Mary Kings Close, and much more!. The historical address was once home to the Royal Overseas League headquarters where Scottish explorers once stayed. Today, it is the ideal location for urban adventurers with custom opulent furnishings, and handpicked antiques including beautiful maritime paintings, that adorn the 30 unique, tartan-lined rooms and suites.
Edinburgh in the late 1800s, travel and exploring was a hot topic! The Royal Scottish Geographical Society was founded in 1884, by Agnes Livingstone Bruce the daughter of David Livingstone, renowned for his travels as a missionary in Africa and his passionate opposition to the slave trade. Her friend John George Bartholomew a cartographer, the fourth generation of an Edinburgh map-making dynasty. They hosted face-to-face prestigious events on Queen Street, two streets behind Princes Street (New Town). With exciting stories from travelers returning from the tropics, deserts, and polar regions. Adventures/explorers were the celebrities of the day!
Will you stay in one of the curated suites merging Scottish culture and heritage named after two great Scottish explorers Archibald Menzies (a surgeon, botanist, and naturalist who was the first European to reach the summit of Mauna Loa in Hawaii) and Isobel Wylie Hutchison (Scottish Arctic traveller, filmmaker and botanist who published poetry and books describing her travels to Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands)?
The Wallace restaurant serves a selection of Scottish fare including Aberdeen Angus burgers, and lentil cottage pies. You might also like to enjoy a rare Scottish wee dram (small glass of whisky).
There are also tailored experiences available including fly-fishing on the River Tweed to creating your own, Scottish gin or perfume and curated tours for Harry Potter superfans.
I hope you have enjoyed reading about The Best Views of Cherry Blossoms On Princes Street at the latest hotel in the Red Carnation Hotel Portfolio. This April celebrating its first year anniversary!
Until next time...
happy travels,
Michelle
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