As the Capital basked in bright sunshine and tempatures of 20C, pictures showed people of all ages out for a stroll, folks sunbathing, and even some hardy souls swimming in the sea.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see hundred of locals enjoying the lovely weather at Edinburgh’s seaside.
. Beach life
People on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Tuesday, enjoying the warm weather on what is believed to be the hottest day so far this year in Scotland. Photo: Jane Barlow
1. Beach life
People on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Tuesday, enjoying the warm weather on what is believed to be the hottest day so far this year in Scotland. Photo: Jane Barlow
2. Sun worshippers
Hundred of people flocked to Portobello beach as Edinburgh basked in the sunshine on Tuesday. Photo: Jane Barlow
3. From up above
This aerial view shows people on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, enjoying the warm weather on Tuesday. Photo: Jane Barlow
4. Life's a beach
Edinburgh's Portobello Beach was jam-packed on Tuesday as locals enjoyed the hottest day so far this year in Scotland. Photo: Jane Barlow