Scots flocked to beaches and parks to enjoy the sunshine yesterday as temperatures soared to their hottest of the year so far.

Forecasters recorded a peak of 23.5C at Aviemore, with even warmer conditions ... And in Portobello Beach in Edinburgh hundreds of people - and a few dogs - took to the sands to enjoy sea breeze.

Crowds flocked to the inland beach at Loch Morlich, near Aviemore, as the mercury soared to 20.9C at Tyndrum in Perthshire, making it Scotland’s hottest day of 2025. Paddleboarders were out ...

Bikepacking, also known as cycle-touring, is growing in popularity and Scotland is the perfect place to give it a go.

Bikepacking, also known as cycle-touring, is growing in popularity and Scotland is the perfect place to give it a go.

READ MORE: Scottish beach named best in the UK is a 'little slice of Maldives ... From there, the A9 skirts the western edge of Cairngorms National Park, where towns like Aviemore and Boat of Garten ...

Moray Firth, an inlet connected to the North Sea, offers spectacular coastal scenery (best seen by hiking the Moray Coast Trail), while the popular Nairns Beach is situated in one of the sunniest ...

Another popular spot is Loch Morlich, which has its own beach and water sports rental ... Carrbridge and Aviemore. Lots of visitors, however, choose Aviemore as their base. As for getting around ...

Pin Sango Bay beach at Durness Durness has a population of around only ... Pro Tip: Other good options for pretty places in the Cairngorms are Aviemore, Ballater, Breamar and Boat of Garten. Aviemore ...