After a disappointing August, the Capital has seen some lovely weather so far in September, with bright sunshine and highs of 21C over the weekend.
Locals have been lapping up the heatwave, and Portobello Beach was packed with families, friends and couples catching rays.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see the fun in the sun at Edinburgh’s seaside resort.
. Locals enjoy Porotbello Beach
Take a look through our photo gallery to see the fun in the sun at Edinburgh’s Portobello Beach on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Third Party
. Packed out
Portobello Beach was the place to be in Edinburgh on Sunday as locals enjoyed blue skies and bright sunshine. Photo: Third Party
. Get shorty
It was shorts and t-shirt weather for locals on Sunday as Edinburgh basked in the sunshine. Photo: Third Party
. In the sea
These three beach-goers braved the sea as the sun shone down at Portobello Beach. Photo: Third Party
5. Hot day
Locals lapped up the September sunsine and flocked to Portobello Beach. Photo: Third Party
6. Pizza heaven
Civerino's pizza slice bar was doing a roaring trade, as can be seen from the long queues. Photo: Third Party
7. Decked out
Some sunworshippers brought their own deckchairs to enjoy the sun at Portobello. Photo: Third Party
8. Crumbs
Crumbs of Portobello was another of the local eateries who appeared to be doing a roaring trade on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Third Party