SCOTS were in need of Easter Bonnets yesterday – to protect them from blazing Bank Holiday sunshine.
The country shrugged off the weather blues of the previous week to mark the most important date in the Christian calendar.
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Scots soaked up the sun as they enjoyed the gorgeous Easter weatherCredit: Alamy
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Celtic fans went ‘Taps aff’ for the Scottish Cup semi-final clash at HampdenCredit: Kenny Ramsay
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Revellers cool down with a cold pint in a Glasgow beer gardenCredit: Alamy
Parks were full of kids rolling their eggs and adults made the most of the day-long rays by enjoying a coffee or drink al fresco.
Thousands of Celtic and St Johnstone supporters basked in ‘Taps aff’ weather at the national stadium for their Scottish Cup semi-final clash at Hampden.
At Rouken Glen Park in Giffnock, Glasgow, families enjoyed fun on the swings and picnics above the park’s boating pond.
The good news is that after a soggy Easter Monday afternoon, it’s blue sky time once again, just in time for the kids returning to school following the Easter break.
Sunny spells and dry weather are forecast for tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday.
And the Met Office long-term forecast for Thursday onwards states: “Mainly dry across the UK at the start of this period.
“Some light rain or showers are possible across southern and western areas, but other regions will be brighter with spells of sunshine.
“Into the weekend, this is likely to be little change with most areas fine and dry.
“Into the final days of April and start of May, high pressure is likely to be the dominant weather pattern.
“Fine and dry weather is expected for the majority of the UK with periods of sunshine. Winds are likely to be light with temperatures close to or slightly above normal.”
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There were some difficulties on the roads yesterday. The A82 in the Highlands was blocked in both directions between Letterfinlay and Laggan, due to an accident.
Tomorrow, a year of disruption on the south side of Glasgow comes to an end when Thornliebank Road is re-opened following a £5.5 million rebuild of a railway bridge.
The work, which caused snarl-ups along many routes, is part of a £140 million electrification of the Glasgow to East Kilbride line.
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Scotland is set for sunshine and blue skies this week with ‘above normal’ temperaturesCredit: Alamy