Special memories and photos of Edinburgh parents will warm your heart

By Laura Andrew

Senior Reporter

Published 26th Jul 2023, 14:23 GMT

Updated 26th Jul 2023, 14:23 GMT

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Edinburgh people tell us why their mums and dads are the very best and what they mean to them

National Parents Day was celebrated on Sunday July 23 and we wanted to find out more about all the brilliant parents here in Edinburgh.

Our readers shared photos of their parents with us and all the reasons that they love them.

People shared lovely tributes to parents who have sadly passed and celebrated all that mums and dads do for their kids.

Click through this article to read their heart warming stories.

Kitty Chambers said: "Best parents ever, married in 1963."

. Kitty Chambers

Kitty Chambers said: "Best parents ever, married in 1963." Photo: Kitty Chambers

Carol Anne said: "My amazing Dad, nearly 91 and has Parkinson's disease. Mum passed away many years ago. Dad is so determined and doesn't lie down to this debilitating disease. Love him forever and always."

. Carol Anne

Carol Anne said: "My amazing Dad, nearly 91 and has Parkinson's disease. Mum passed away many years ago. Dad is so determined and doesn't lie down to this debilitating disease. Love him forever and always." Photo: Carol Anne

Corran Macrae said: "My lovely parents pictured in the 80s when we ran Forsinard Hotel in Sutherland. Unfortunately we lost my mum four weeks ago and my dad just last week."

. Corran Macrae

Corran Macrae said: "My lovely parents pictured in the 80s when we ran Forsinard Hotel in Sutherland. Unfortunately we lost my mum four weeks ago and my dad just last week." Photo: Corran Macrae

Christine Finlayson said: "Mum and dad, sadly no longer with us."

. Christine Finlayson

Christine Finlayson said: "Mum and dad, sadly no longer with us." Photo: Christine Finlayson

Kamal Jan said: "Happy Parents' Day to the most amazing parents in the world! I am who I am today because of your love and wisdom. I will appreciate everything in my lifetime that you have done for me."

. Kamal Jan

Kamal Jan said: "Happy Parents' Day to the most amazing parents in the world! I am who I am today because of your love and wisdom. I will appreciate everything in my lifetime that you have done for me." Photo: Kamal Jan

Joan Brennan McHale said: "My Mum and Dad married in Edinburgh in 1951 - best parents ever!"

. Joan Brennan McHale

Joan Brennan McHale said: "My Mum and Dad married in Edinburgh in 1951 - best parents ever!" Photo: Joan Brennan McHale

Suzanne Blair said: "He doesn’t know it, but my amazing dad has saved my life. I love him more than anyone and wouldn’t still be here without him. Thank you for being you, dad. I love you more than you will ever know."

. Suzanne Blair

Suzanne Blair said: "He doesn’t know it, but my amazing dad has saved my life. I love him more than anyone and wouldn’t still be here without him. Thank you for being you, dad. I love you more than you will ever know." Photo: Suzanne Blair

Catherine Nugent said: "My fabulous parents! I couldn't have asked for two better people to be my parents. Taught us how to treat people and what to expect from life ... Always so open and honest we can tell them anything."

. Catherine Nugent

Catherine Nugent said: "My fabulous parents! I couldn't have asked for two better people to be my parents. Taught us how to treat people and what to expect from life ... Always so open and honest we can tell them anything." Photo: Catherine Nugent

Fiona McClay said: "My folks in 2013 at Burntisland."

. Fiona McClay

Fiona McClay said: "My folks in 2013 at Burntisland." Photo: Fiona McClay

Allison Taylor said: "My gorgeous mum who is the best ever she 86 and has had a difficult few years. I cherish her every day."

. Allison Taylor

Allison Taylor said: "My gorgeous mum who is the best ever she 86 and has had a difficult few years. I cherish her every day." Photo: Allison Taylor

Kitty Chambers said: "Best parents ever, married in 1963."

1. Kitty Chambers

Kitty Chambers said: "Best parents ever, married in 1963." Photo: Kitty Chambers

Carol Anne said: "My amazing Dad, nearly 91 and has Parkinson's disease. Mum passed away many years ago. Dad is so determined and doesn't lie down to this debilitating disease. Love him forever and always."

2. Carol Anne

Carol Anne said: "My amazing Dad, nearly 91 and has Parkinson's disease. Mum passed away many years ago. Dad is so determined and doesn't lie down to this debilitating disease. Love him forever and always." Photo: Carol Anne

Corran Macrae said: "My lovely parents pictured in the 80s when we ran Forsinard Hotel in Sutherland. Unfortunately we lost my mum four weeks ago and my dad just last week."

3. Corran Macrae

Corran Macrae said: "My lovely parents pictured in the 80s when we ran Forsinard Hotel in Sutherland. Unfortunately we lost my mum four weeks ago and my dad just last week." Photo: Corran Macrae

Christine Finlayson said: "Mum and dad, sadly no longer with us."

4. Christine Finlayson

Christine Finlayson said: "Mum and dad, sadly no longer with us." Photo: Christine Finlayson