Temperatures continue to rocket as Scotland basks in fourth day of sunshine

Scotland’s surprise run of good weather shows no signs of abating after temperatures rose for a fourth day in a row.

The thermometer started rising on Tuesday, driving Scots out of their homes and offices and into parks and other public places to soak up the rays.

On Friday, the mercury hit 28.7C at Kinlochewe, just 0.3 degrees short of the all-time record temperature for May, and 28.1C at Aviemore.

That makes Friday the warmest day of the year so far, with many parts of the country enjoying their highest temperature for three years.

On the west coast, Prestwick and Oban both reached 27C, while North and South Uist both managed the mid-twenties. The east coast was cooler, with 18C in Edinburgh and St Andrews and a more seasonal 14C in Wick.

Four people had to be rescued from Cramond Island, in the Firth of Forth, after becoming trapped when the causeway flooded at high tide. A lifeboat crew brought the group ashore at Granton at 4.45pm.

STV weather presenter Sean Batty said: “Temperatures are rocketing across the country again, specifically in the higher points of the mainland. Temperatures are in the high 20s across many areas.

“It will be warm in inland areas over the next few days, although a little fresher on the west coast, with blue skies continuing throughout the weekend."

High UV levels will increase the risk of sunburn, particularly for competitors in the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday.

Sean said: "We're expecting low cloud and mist at the start of the race, but that will clear away to leave a warm, sunny day. Competitors should make sure they put on sun protection before they start even if the skies are grey."

For more information on sun awareness, visit the STV Health Centre, brought to you by NHS inform.

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