Edinburgh has been basking in sweltering heat and bright sunshine for most of the week.
Those in the city have taken advantage of the summer surge to take a well-deserved break in the city’s green spaces.
Many flocked to Princes Street Gardens, a hotspot when the sun comes out, with tourists, locals, and nearby office workers heading down to take in a few rays when the sun does appear.
Temperatures have continued to climb throughout the week, with the mercury topping 27C on Thursday, July 10.
Although many will have been enjoying the recent summer conditions, there is a warning from the Met Office that a downpour is likely on Saturday, July 11.
However, summery conditions will return to the Capital from Sunday, July 12 onwards.
Scroll through our gallery to see 10 sunny photos as people made the most of the sunshine in Edinburgh.
1. Relaxing in the gardens
Those in the city descended on Princes Street Gardens to soak up the sun. | Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman
2. Ice creams in the park
Temperatures soared to highs of 27C in Edinburgh over the past few days as the summer surge in the Capital continued | Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman
3. Sunshine over Edinburgh
Many people took the opportunity to enjoy Edinburgh's ongoing summer surge as temperatures rose in the Capital on Thursday, July 9. | Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman
4. Sunbathing in Princes Street Gardens
Temperatures have soared to a high of 27C in Edinburgh over the past few days, making conditions sweltering for residents and visitors. | Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman