Scots have been urged to stay protected in the sun this Bank Holiday weekend with 'high' UV levels predicted.
The Met Office said temperatures in Scotland could reach a scorching 20C as balmy weather rolls in following a period of disappointing weather.
People are being urged to stay out of the midday sun and lather up with sunscreen after forecasters predicted UV radiation could reach 'exceptional' levels.
The Met Office predict UV could reach level seven - or 'high' - across Scotland on Sunday and Monday, according to the national weather service's website.
The UV index "does not exceed eight in the UK”, with anything past six considered "rare" and is seen mostly in the two weeks towards the end of June.
The Met Office tweeted: "Take care if you are out in the sun this bank holiday weekend #UV levels will be high or very high."
People are urged to avoid being outside at around midday, cover up and wear sunscreen.
The public has been reminded to take care around water throughout the weekend, amid concerns people might be tempted to take a dip to cool down.
HM Coastguard tweeted: "Ready for the Bank Holiday? Check weather/tides. Trouble in water? #FloatToLive. Visit a lifeguarded beach."
Dog owners have been urged to avoid exercising their pets during the hottest part of the day.
The mini heatwave will be a welcome hot spell after one of the wettest Mays since Met Office records began 180 years ago in 1841.
The rain persisted as the latest lockdown easing allowed socialising to finally move indoors across most of Scotland following weeks of revellers in soggy beer gardens.
Another inch of rain fell on Wednesday on top of the 97mm which has already fallen this month. Some 131mm fell in 1967's wettest ever May for the UK.
