GRITTERS have been deployed in the Borders as Scotland braces for the hottest day of the year so far.
The move from Scottish Borders Council comes after the extreme heat was reported to have damaged roads in the area, with some reaching 52C.
GRITTERS have been deployed in the Borders as Scotland braces for the hottest day of the year so far.
The move from Scottish Borders Council comes after the extreme heat was reported to have damaged roads in the area, with some reaching 52C.