You don’t have to venture too far in Edinburgh to find a beauty spot - whether it be one of the Scottish capital’s public parks or river walkways.
We asked our readers about their favourite places in Edinburgh and many of its beauty spots and green spaces featured in the hundreds of answers we received.
Take a look through our gallery to see 12 of the best beauty spots in the city, as chosen by our readers.
5. Arthur's Seat
Arthur's Seat was also a firm favourite of our readers. The extinct volcano is one of Edinburgh's most popular tourist attractions. Photo: submitted
6. Portobello beach
It's no surprise that Portobello Beach was also named by many of our readers as their favourite beauty spot in the city. The beach is the perfect place to go on a hot summer's day, but it is also great for a walk along the Promenade when the weather is slightly cooler. | Lisa Ferguson
7. Dean Village
Dean Village is also one of our readers' favourite spots in Edinburgh. Sitting on the Water of Leith, Dean Village is a World Heritage Site and is considered a 'hidden gem' by many. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Calton Hill
Calton Hill is another beauty spot which was named as one of our readers' favourites in the city. Visitors can climb to the top from the east end of Princes Street and see some of the city's most iconic monuments. | Canva/Getty Images