Heat is on! Hottest day so far of 2025 as mercury hits 29C

SWELTERING Scotland recorded its hottest day of the year yesterday with the temperatures expected to be hot on its heels today.

- By Paul Drury

The mercury topped 29C (84.2F) at Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness, blitzing the previous 2025 record by more than three degrees Celsius.

But the fabulous weather may bring with it some unwanted additions.

Met Office forecaster Aiden McGivern explained: "It is the summer solstice, of course, so the sun doesn't get much stronger than that.

"Temperatures, as a result, will be in the low 30s Celsius across parts of central and eastern England, perhaps as high as 33C or 34C in one or two spots."

He added: "Edinburgh will be 27C (80.6F) but all that heat may result in some severe thunderstorms.

"Expect large hail, gusty winds and frequent lightning as well but not everywhere.

"Some places will avoid them entirely."