# Debenhams Fire Threatens Historic Edinburgh Landmark | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-07-10T05:10:00+00:00
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A devastating fire has gutted Edinburgh’s historic Debenhams building on Princes Street, threatening to destroy its upper floors and possibly parts of the lower levels. Once home to the Palace Hotel in 1869, then the Scottish Liberal Club, and later Debenhams, the building boasts ornate Victorian interiors — including a beloved library with oak paneling and ceiling art now likely lost. Conservationists and former owners are pleading for urgent collaboration to salvage what remains, especially after a similar fire five years ago. The emotional toll is high, with cherished artifacts like Gladstone’s bust saved — but the library’s fate, and the building’s future, hang in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d471626e2d4d085a

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