Each year around this time the Forth is often used by humpback whales as a feeding ground as they prepare to head further north.
This year has already seen some exciting breaches, where the whale pushes itself up out of the water, and as ever there were plenty of cameras to catch the moment – especially from the Forth Marine Mammals group.
9. Up close
Little is known about the hale, but it has been matched to one seen off the west coast last summer. Photo: Ronnie Mackie
10. Just Capital
If you're going to put on a show, it might as well be in front of Scotland's capital. Photo: Ronnie Mackie
11. Diving down
With the right lens and a bit of patience, many people have been able to catch the whale on camera. Photo: Ian Gordon
12. Saying hello
The whale pops up near a boat in the Forth. Photo: Ian Gordon