Hay fever sufferers are warned to prepare for a huge pollen bomb to hit Scotland as the country basks in a heatwave.
Pollen levels are set to soar across Scotland this weekend sparking misery for those who suffer from allergies as temperatures heat up.
The Met Office's daily pollen forecast map shows 'high' levels over the next five days, with grass and weed spores in its peak season and out in full force.
Hay fever sufferers in StrathClyde and Dumfries and Galloway, Central, Tayside and Fife and the Highlands are to be worst hit over the weekend, with pollen spores from nettle, dock and plantain to be the culprits.
Scotland is on course for another heatwave this week as forecasters expect temperatures to soar over the coming days.
It's expected to get particularly hot this weekend, with the thermostat reaching close to the mid-20s in some parts.
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth could see the best of the conditions on Sunday, with the warm climates reaching 24C.
The north east of the country will be slightly cooler, but is expected to see temperatures remain at a consistent 20C throughout the week.
The main symptoms of hay fever include sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes or throat, and loss of smell.
The Met Office told National World : "We are seeing high and very high grass pollen counts in many places which will be having an impact on sufferers.
"Weather doesn't in itself trigger hay fever symptoms, but it can help increase the pollen count. Different weather types have different influences on the pollen count.
"We are currently in the peak grass pollen season when we will see high, or very high, counts during any dry, warm weather.
"There are other species in flower too, such as some weeds, but the majority of hay fever sufferers are allergic to grass pollen."
The hay fever season will start at different times depending on where you live in the UK.
