As Edinburgh basked in glorious sunshine on the hottest day of the year on Friday, people flocked to Portobello Beach.
With temperatures hitting 22-23C, people of all ages could be seen sunbathing, enjoying the bars and cafes, and strolling along the promenade. There were even a few hardy souls swimming in the sea.
Scroll through our picture gallery to see 12 images of locals and visitors enjoying the lovely weather at Edinburgh’s beautiful seaside.
1. Edinburgh locals hit the beach
Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Edinburgh locals enjoyed the sunny weather at Portobello Beach. Photo: Third Party
2. Life's a beach
Edinburgh locals flocked to Portobello Beach on Friday to enjoy the hottest day of the year so far. Photo: Third Party
3. Standing room only
The cafes and bars on the promanade at Portobello Beach were packed. Photo: Third Party
4. On the sand
The beach was busy on Friday as people enjoyed the scorching weather. Photo: Third Party