Most public parks were full of sunbathers today, Thursday, April 10, as the sun shone over the Capital, with temperatures reaching 18C. And Portobello Beach was busy with families making the most of the sunshine during the school holidays, to get out of the house for a few hours to enjoy the nice weather.
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The sunshine and warmth is expected to last into the weekend, with the Met Office currently predicting sunshine on Friday and Saturday all day, with the temperature reaching 18C tomorrow and 19C on Saturday.
However, as always, the lovely weather wont last forever, with light rain showers expected on Sunday and into next week, with the temperature struggling to get above 12C. So, get out there and enjoy the sunshine while you can!
9. Park benches taken
There were few seats to be had in East Princes Street Gardens as people soaked up the sun today in Edinburgh. | National World Photo: Callum McCormack
10. Harrison Park
Locals took the opportunity to head to Harrison Park for some sunshine in Edinburgh today. | National World Photo: Kevin Quinn
11. Saughton Park
The skate park and playpark at Saughton Park were full of kids enjoying the Easter Holidays sunshine in Edinburgh today. | National World Photo: Kevin Quinn
12. Beautiful day
Another shot of sunbathers soaking up the rays at the Meadows in Edinburgh on Thursday, April 10. | National World Photo: Callum McCormack