Sun-seeking Scots flocked to beaches today sparking fears over large groups in scorching temperatures.
Photos showed beaches filling up by midday as the mercury peaked at over 25C.
Police were seen patrolling popular Portobello beach in Edinburgh as crowds gathered to bask in the sunshine.
Officers were seen chatting to groups on the sand and on the nearby promenade.
The sun-seekers prompted warnings to maintain social distancing as the country continues to emerge from lockdown.
East Lothian Council posted on Facebook: "Some popular car parks full before midday.
"If planning a trip this weekend prepare for possible traffic delays and remember that current public health guidelines remain to ‘avoid crowded places and observe physical distancing’."
Avoiding large gatherings to halt the spread of coronavirus is encouraged.
Warm air drawn up from southern Europe brought the glorious sunshine with it.
Forecasters predicted temperatures could reach as high as 27C in some parts, with Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness getting the best of the weather.
Perth is also seeing highs of 25C, while Scots in Dundee are enjoying 19C heat today.
But the Met Office says the balmy climate will be short lived as a cold front moves eastwards across the country tomorrow.
