Planes, vanes and automobiles - the history of Scotland's hottest spot

BBC Scotland Sunday 26 July 2026, 09:54 UTC 1 min read

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Charterhall weather station recorded 34.8C in 2022 - but the area has seen a variety of previous uses.

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