With Wimbledon well underway and the school holidays upon us, tennis courts across Scotland are starting to fill up with people trying to perfect their topspin.
Serious players can pay hundreds of pounds for a sports club membership, but there are plenty of options for more casual participants to take to the court.
Here are 10 ace places to play.
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9. Victoria Park
Situated in Victoria Park, in the Trinity area of north Edinburgh, there are two porous macadam tennis courts free to use for members of the public all year round. Photo: Google Maps
10. Inverleith Park
Situated in Inverleith Park, just opposite the main entrance to the Botanic Gardens on Arboretum Place, there are four porous macadam tennis courts that are free to use all year round. Photo: Google Maps