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Chris McCall & Craig Williams

Scots urged to 'avoid alcohol' as country continues to swelter in heatwave

People in Scotland have been urged to 'avoid alcohol' as the country continues to swelter in a heatwave.

Temperatures could hit record highs on Tuesday, with a Met Office amber weather warning in place for extreme heat in eastern, southern and central parts of Scotland until midnight on Wednesday.

Official guidance issued by the Scottish Government last night asked the public to "stay indoors or shaded when the sun is at its hottest" and "avoid alcohol – which can leave you dehydrated", the Daily Record reports.

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