Eager walkers, tourists and residents happily turned their camera to the sky as the beautiful vista appeared, and we are very grateful they did.
These pretty picture capture Edinburgh at its finest.
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1. Edinburgh city centre
There's something about the buildings in Edinburgh that suit a dramatic sky. Picture credit: Alex Orr. Photo: Alex Orr
2. Arthur's Seat
How lucky are we to have the beautiful Arthur's Seat right in the middle of the city. This was snapped by Karen Borwick, Twitter handle @merquitio. Photo: Karen Borwick
3. Portobello Beach
Is there a more beautiful sight while walking along the sand? Picture credit: Nicola Clark. Photo: Nicola Clark
4. Leith Docks
Has the docks ever looked more majestic? Picture credit: Leith Docks HQ, Twitter handle: @LeithDocksHQ Photo: Leith Docks HQ