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!
13. Sun worshippers
East Princes Street Gardens got busier as the day went on and the sun got stronger, with locals and visitors lapping up the lovely weather. | National World Photo: Callum McCormack
14. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside
The beach and promenade at Portobello were busy today, with locals enjoying the April sunshine and warmer temperatures. | National World Photo: Kevin Quinn
15. The Union Canal
The Union Canal was glimmering in the Edinburgh sunshine today, Thursday, April 10. | National World Photo: Kevin Quinn
16. Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport was basking in the sun today, in this photo taken from Corstorphine Hill. | National World Photo: Kevin Quinn