The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to fire at the former department store at 11.29am.
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.
5. Emergency services rushed to the scene
Emergency services at the scene following the initial reports Photo: Ilona Amos
6. Smoke near the Scott monument
Marks and Spencer and the Mercure Hotel, in Princes Street, have been closed as firefighters work in the neighbouring former department store, and some buildings have been evacuated. Photo: Ilona Amos
8. Police were also at the scene
Transport has been impacted and roads have been closed as a result of the fire Photo: Ilona Amos
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