The Met Office said temperatures could reach as high as 24C in some parts by Friday.
A spell of generally settled weather will bring “more summer-like” conditions to much of the country, particularly towards the end of this week.It comes after temperatures so far this month have been a few degrees below their seasonal average, affecting small businesses which rely on tourism or high street foot traffic at the start of summer.
A ridge of high pressure will initially bring cloud on Wednesday before thinning out for further brighter spells across the country, which will continue into Thursday for southern areas with light showers again likely further north, the forecaster said. Across the north temperatures will reach the high teens throughout the week with peaks in isolated areas, with Edinburgh expected to see 20C on Friday.
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