Scotland bakes at 28C on hottest day of the year
BBCTemperatures have risen above 28C on what is Scotland's hottest day of the year so far.
A peak of 28.2C was recorded at Charterhall in the Scottish Borders while Aboyne and Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire hit 25.6C at midday.
The average temperature for this point in June in Scotland is around 17C.
Meanwhile parts of England could declare a heatwave on Friday, with temperatures expected to go as high as 32C.
Northern Ireland may see highs in excess of 25C. While in Wales maximum temperatures will range from 28C to 31C.
The previous hottest day of 2025 was last Friday, with Lossiemouth recording a top temperature of 25.7C.
The current warm spell is not technically a heatwave. In Scotland, it must reach 25C on at least three consecutive days in the same area to meet the criteria.
On Thursday, Glasgow's top temperature was 24.4C, so even with Friday and Saturday both expected to reach above 25C, it will be just shy of a heatwave.
The warm weather is expected to continue into the weekend but Friday is expected to be the peak of the heat in Scotland.
Temperatures are expected to drop ever so slightly on the summer solstice, which falls on Saturday, and there could be rainy spells.
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning the day with the most hours of daylight.
Scotland's warmest summer solstice was in 1936 when Achnashellach in the Highlands apparently reached 30C. Temperatures have not reached 28C on a summer solstice in Scotland since 1941.
A few spots, including the Borders and the north east, could match that record as they are expected to reach 28C.
As the sun shines, people are expected to head out and enjoy the weather just like Daisy Cowie, 18 from Finzean who headed to the River Dee.
She said: "It's lovely, we very rarely get this so it's nice when we do."
But, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has urged people to stay safe as the warm weather continues.
The health board has advised people to be aware of sunburn, food poisoning, bites and stings, which are all common during sunny spells.
Dr Emilia Crighton, the health board's director of public health, said: "This is a great time to get outside and enjoy warmer weather and longer days with friends and family.
"Please enjoy the good weather safely by covering up when in the sun, staying hydrated and making sure food is properly cooked if barbecued".
Sepa has warned that the dry spell could cause more river stress, following the second driest spring in 100 years.
The environment agency said rainfall over the past few weeks has provided short-term improvement for water scarcity levels, but above average amounts of rain would be needed to return levels to usual.