Heatwave to hit Scotland with temperatures hitting 22C

Scotland is to enjoy warm weather ahead with the UK set for the hottest day of the year so far.

Temperatures are predicted to climb as high as 27C in the UK this week.

And in Scotland highs of 22C are expected.

The weather is heating up again (Twitter - Met Office)

Parts of the UK will be warmer than some of Europe's top holiday destinations, including Marbella and Ibiza.

By Wednesday, parts of Scotland and northern Ireland will reach highs of 22C while Wales could see 23C by the afternoon. The North of England will hit a maximum temperature of 26C.

Scots will also encounter some showers during the mini heatwave.

The mini heatwave will continue into Friday for some.

Met Office meteorologist Matthew Box said: "It's going to be very hot for large parts of England for most of the week, reaching highs of 27C on Wednesday, which would make it the hottest day of the year so far.

"This will occur due to large areas of high pressure, combined with southerly winds from the continent, bringing with it, pleasant sunshine, dry skies and warmer air."