National Tattoo Day is celebrated on July 17 and we wanted to find out more about the tattoos the people of Edinburgh have.
We asked our readers to share photos of their favourite tats and the special reasons they got them.
Hundreds of people responded and we saw some really great designs from Scottish Thistle flowers to tributes to lost ones.
Click through this article to see the amazing tattoos people in Edinburgh have on their bodies.
Hundreds of people responded and we saw some really great designs from Scottish Thistle flowers to tributes to lost ones.
5. Julie Carnell
Julie Carnell said: "In memory of my dad who was an Agricultural Engineer. I have several but this is my favourite." Photo: Julie Carnell
6. Stephanie Spalding
Stephanie Spalding said: "Another one of my faves." Photo: Stephanie Spalding
8. Granny Ayla Colibri
Granny Ayla Colibri said: "Scottish thistle." Photo: Granny Ayla Colibri