Colin Kerr's top beer gardens

Colin Kerr, 26, a care worker from Newington, chooses his top five Edinburgh beer gardens.

1 Pear Tree, West Nicolson Street Plenty of seats so you can get together with a few mates in the sunshine.

2 Beehive Inn, Grassmarket Good food and beer in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

3 Murrayfield Hotel, Corstorphine Road It gets very busy and the atmosphere is great when there's rugby on.

4 Starbar, Northumberland Place Really friendly and perfect for a lazy afternoon.

5 Three Sisters, Cowgate Big tables with parasols so you can enjoy alfresco drinking even if the weather's being unpredictable.