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
Kitty Chambers said: "Best parents ever, married in 1963." Photo: Kitty Chambers
. 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
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
Christine Finlayson said: "Mum and dad, sadly no longer with us." Photo: Christine Finlayson
. 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
Joan Brennan McHale said: "My Mum and Dad married in Edinburgh in 1951 - best parents ever!" Photo: Joan Brennan McHale
. 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
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
. 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
5. 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
6. Joan Brennan McHale
Joan Brennan McHale said: "My Mum and Dad married in Edinburgh in 1951 - best parents ever!" Photo: Joan Brennan McHale
7. 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
8. 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