To celebrate National Sister Day (August 6) we asked our readers to share photos of their sisters and to tell us a little bit about their sibling bonds.
We had hundreds of responses and have put together the very best photos and the most heartfelt messages – people told us their sisters were the very most important people in their lives.
Their best friends and siblings combined into one.
Click through this article to see many photos of Edinburgh sisters.
5. June Dunn
June Dunn said: "My lovely big sister Sandie who is having a really tough time of it just now. Sending lots of love and hope things improve soon." Photo: June Dunn
6. Joan Mcgee
Joan Mcgee said: "My sister Kate is always there for me through every thing I go through - love her to the moon and back." Photo: Joan Mcgee
7. Davy Hilton
Davy Hilton said: "My sister was one in a million and is badly missed." Photo: Davy Hilton
8. Linda Gordon
Linda Gordon said: "My lovely sister Norma Powell and her hubby Fred." Photo: Linda Gordon