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

13. The Sheep Heid Inn
The historic Sheep Heid Inn has a beer garden which also comes highly recommended. Found in The Causeway, Duddingston, you can enjoy a cold pint after scaling nearby Arthur's Seat. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden

14. Staggs
Also known as the Volunteer Arms, Staggs Bar in North High Street, Musselburgh, has been run by the same family since 1858. Photo: Gordon Fraser

15. Foresters Guild
Foresters Guild, on Portobello High Street, has cosy beach-style huts in its beer garden. This popular pub also has seating to the front where you can catch some rays on sunny days. Photo: Third Party


