And, despite First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying she was “nervous” to announce the lifting of certain lockdown measures in case Covid-19 spikes again, the vast majority of locals seem to be following the new guidelines.
The good weather is expected to last the weekend, with the temperatures dropping on Sunday, and then again on Monday.
9. Water of Leith by Powderhall / St Mark's Park
Kayaking on the Water of Leith. Photo: JPI Media
10. Portobello Beach
A couple of locals soak up the sunshine on Portobello Beach. Photo: Photo: Third Party
11. South Queensferry
Sisters Cadha McLuskey 7, and Isla McLuskey ,10, enjoy ice-cream at South Queensferry. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
12. South Queensferry
It was blue skies all the way today, on the hottest day of the year. Photo: Lisa Ferguson