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.
. Ann-marie Rand
Ann-marie Rand said: "My two wee sisters and me, I love them both very much and so thankful to have them both in my life." Photo: Ann-marie Rand
. Kirsty Ford
Kirsty Ford said: "My sister and I at my wedding in 2019. She was diagnosed with stage four breast Cancer in 2021 and has been battling hard. She's the bravest woman I know and proud to call her my sister." Photo: Kirsty Ford
. Vicky Hodd
Vicky Hodd said: "Vanessa Sproule the best sister ever who is there for everyone even when she is unwell - love you to the moon and back." Photo: Vicky Hodd
. Michelle Bidwell
Michelle Bidwell said: "My two sisters Ashleigh and Caroline. Always been there for me." Photo: Michelle Bidwell
. 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
. 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
. Davy Hilton
Davy Hilton said: "My sister was one in a million and is badly missed." Photo: Davy Hilton
. Linda Gordon
Linda Gordon said: "My lovely sister Norma Powell and her hubby Fred." Photo: Linda Gordon
. Sheryl Weir
Sheryl Weir said: "I am truly lucky to Crystal Weir as my sister, she is my absolute rock and my best friend." Photo: Sheryl Weir
. Joyce Campbell
Joyce Campbell said: "My bestie! Always there for me through thick and thin." Photo: Joyce Campbell
. Cheryl Emery Poole
Cheryl Emery Poole said: "My sisters and a cousin who is like a sister to me had the opportunity to visit your beautiful country at the end of June this year. It made it very special to be there with them." Photo: Cheryl Emery Poole
. Agnes Renton
Agnes Renton said: "My twin sister Margaret is always there for me. Sadly two years ago she was diagnosed with MND. She is such a strong woman." Photo: Agnes Renton
. Sandra Barclay
Sandra Barclay said: "My big sister is one in a million." Photo: Sandra Barclay
. Lee Hewat
Lee Hewat said: "Sorry folks but I have the best sister in the world. She picked me up when I was at my lowest and literally cannot do life without her. She's the most kind, calm, generous and genuinely amazing person." Photo: Lee Hewat
. Carol Dixon
Carol Dixon said: "The best wee sister and best friend you could ask for. I've not been at my best lately and she's always there with a smile and a giggle." Photo: Carol Dixon
33. Nik Fra
Nik Fra said: "Ashley Fraser my sister, my best friend and the one who makes everyone laugh." Photo: Nik Fra
34. Marion Sharpe
Marion Sharpe said: "Me and my wee sister - I couldn't ask for a better one she's the best always there for you." Photo: Marion Sharpe
35. Natalie Oldham
Natalie Oldham said: "My and my big sister Dana Charise Oldham Diey - shes not just my sister shes my best friend since birth." Photo: Natalie Oldham