Scotland records hottest day of 2026 as heatwave predicted

BBC Scotland Tuesday 23 June 2026, 21:57 UTC 1 min read

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A high of 29C was recorded at Dyce in Aberdeen, with temperatures expected to peak on Thursday.

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