Warm weather set to continue over weekend as Scotland basks in sunshine

Summer sun: An Aberdeen student takes in the glorious weather.© HEMEDIA / SWNS Group

Scotland is expected to continue to bask in warm temperatures this weekend as the mild weather which has already made the UK hotter than parts of mainland Europe and Africa in the last few days continues.

The Met Office is predicting temperatures of 23C in Glasgow on Saturday, with Edinburgh and Inverness each coming in slightly cooler at around 18-19C.

STV weather presenter Sean Batty said: "It will be warm in inland areas over the next few days, 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."

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.

The fine weather is expected to continue on Monday although in some areas there clouds will start creeping in, and along the east coast misty low cloud is likely at times.

Tuesday is likely to be the last day in what has been a run of very warm days and in places record breaking May temperatures.

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