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Scotland's hottest day of 2026 just two days after snowfall

News imageFairlie Rose/BBC Weather Watchers Three sheep and a number of lambs in a field with forestry in the background, with clear blue skiesFairlie Rose/BBC Weather Watchers
Lambs have been enjoying the spring sunshine in Lockerbie

Scotland has recorded its warmest temperatures of the year, just two days after Storm Dave brought snow to parts of the country.

In the north of Scotland, Kinloss reached 22.5C, according to the Met Office, with Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway hitting 20.5C.

The previous warmest temperature of 2026 was at Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire, when it reached 20C on 20 March.

But the arrival of Storm Dave last weekend brought snow and high winds to parts of the country, causing travel disruption and power cuts.

News imageJudy C/ BBC Weather Watchers A stretch of water with birds on the sand, with snow covered hills in the backgroundJudy C/ BBC Weather Watchers
Snow can still be seen on the hills in Findhorn, Moray, despite the rising temperatures
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A seal enjoyed cooling off in the water at Portgordon in Moray

It was also the warmest day of the year in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, according to the Met Office.

A temperature of 19C was recorded in Armagh, while Merryfield in the south of England hit 22.5C.

However, the warmest place in the UK was Mona on the Isle of Anglesey, where local people and visitors enjoyed temperatures of 24.8C.

The Met Office said Wednesday would be even warmer for parts of England, Wales and eastern Scotland, with temperatures expected to top 26C in south-east England.

News imageVicky A/ BBC Weather Watchers Daffodils on the banks of a river. A large house and a bridge can be seen in the background. The sky is blue with some light cloudsVicky A/ BBC Weather Watchers
There were also blue skies in Peebles in the Borders
News imageMaggie Welshie/ BBC Weather Watchers A snowy scene showing cars with a dusting of snow and a garden with snow-covered grassMaggie Welshie/ BBC Weather Watchers
Cumbernauld was one of a number of places to be hit by snow across the Easter weekend

It was a far cry from the weather over the Easter weekend, when wind speeds of 73mph were recorded in Buchan, Aberdeenshire.

Some roads were blocked by trees, while dozens of homes in southern and western areas were left without power.

Meanwhile, areas of the west Highlands, Argyll and the Western Isles experienced heavy snowfall.