It's the weekend and the sun is shining on Edinburgh, with blue skies and highs of 17C.
This being so, plenty of locals will be heading for a pub beer garden to catch some rays and enjoy a cold drink or two.
From trendy city centre hot spots, to award-winning bars, and hidden gems, there are plenty of amazing outdoor drinking spots in the Capital.
Before heading out for al fresco drinkies, have a scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 of Edinburgh's best beer gardens – all of them chosen by Evening News readers.

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With the sun shining, Edinburgh locals will be heading for one of the city's many amazing beer gardens. | Pixabay

9. Portobello Tap
Portobello Tap, located near Edinburgh's seaside, has a lovely beer garden to enjoy. This craft beer pub has a range of ales and draught from Scotland's independent breweries. Photo: Portobello Tap

10. Teuchters Landing
Located at Leith's trendy Shore area, Teuchters Landing in Leith has a fantastic beer garden, right on the water's edge. Photo: Third Party

11. Cold Town House
This place is constantly being named amongst the best beer gardens in the city. Cold Town House in the popular Grassmarket area has one of the most spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. Photo: Cold Town House

12. The Cumberland Bar
Pimms O’Clock? This traditional bar in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town has a large beer garden that's always popular when the sun shines. Photo: Third Party


