Sometimes our rose-coloured spectacles convince us that summers always used to be sunny and warm, but it wasn’t really the case.
Take a look through this selection of fascinating pictures from the Evening News archive and be transported back to the 1960s and 1970s. See how much things have changed over the last five or six decades. And be reminded there were some overcast and windy days back then too.
5. Ice cream kiosk
Summer in Princes Street in June 1979 - the ice cream kiosk does a roaring trade. | TSPL Photo: Hamish Campbell
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6. Baby show
Mothers and babies at the Gilmerton Parish Church summer fair baby show in July 1964. | TSPL
7. Minister targeted
Girls from 4th Edinburgh Brownie pack threw wet sponges at the Reverend William Peat during the St Serf's summer fair in June 1978 - Rebecca Paterson leads the way. Money raised was for church repairs. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan
8. Busy beach
Children and families enjoy the May sunshine on the beach and promenade at Portobello in 1975. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan