Locals soak up the sun on Portobello Beach.Locals soak up the sun on Portobello Beach.
Locals soak up the sun on Portobello Beach.

In pictures: Locals head outdoors to soak up the Edinburgh sunshine

On the day First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the easing of lockdown restrictions, locals basked in the glorious sunshine at spots around Edinburgh.
By Gary Flockhart
Published 28th May 2020, 18:55 GMT
Updated 28th May 2020, 19:27 GMT

The Capital has been enjoying a mini heatwave this week, and the sunshine continued on Thursday, with temperatures hitting highs of 23C (73.4F).

As a result, plenty of locals could be seen out and about soaking up the sunshine.

A little girl plays in the sand at Portobello Beach.

1. Portobello Beach

A little girl plays in the sand at Portobello Beach. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

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These two girls are all smiles as they soak up the sunshine at Inverleith Park.

2. Inverleith Park

These two girls are all smiles as they soak up the sunshine at Inverleith Park. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

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A local has fun with a bat and ball at Inverleith Park.

3. Inverleith Park

A local has fun with a bat and ball at Inverleith Park. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

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A dog and its walkers cool down in the water at Silverknowes.

4. Silverknowes

A dog and its walkers cool down in the water at Silverknowes. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

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