An 'extreme' wildfire warning has been issued for the north east of Scotland, with the rest of the country facing a 'very high' risk of fires amid soaring temperatures.
Aberdeen Live reports that the extreme alert covers Deeside, the Cairngorms and the Banff and Buchan Coast. Parts of the central belt, Lothians and Borders are facing similar danger until June 10, when the alert is expected to expire.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has warned that rural and remote communities are at particular risk. Members of the public have been advised to take extra care and avoid increasing the risk of wildfires.