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A major fire on Princes Street has thrown Edinburgh into chaos, disrupting travel and forcing residents and visitors to adapt on the fly. City council leaders are already squabbling — one floated the dramatic idea of demolishing the damaged Debenhams building, only to retreat quickly, while another fiercely opposed turning George Street into a pedestrian-only zone, calling it “misguided and misinformed” and stressing the street’s vital role for buses. Amid the political noise, Edinburghers are staying resilient — crowds still packed Murrayfield for rugby and concerts, unfazed by detours. The real solution? Practical engineering and collaboration — not political posturing — to restore smooth transit and minimize economic fallout.

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