It was a scorching day across the north and north-east today, with temperatures of over 25C bringing people outside to enjoy the sunshine.
People headed to beaches and parks to enjoy the sunny day.
Despite summer officially ending last week and autumn upon us, the weather hit 26C in both Aberdeen and Stonehaven, while there were highs of 24C in both Peterhead and Wick, 23C in Elgin, 22C in Inverness, while Kirkwall reached 21C.
Take a look at the pictures our photographers got of people enjoying the fine weather.
Ayla Corns and Sarah Forgan enjoying some sunshine in Union Terrace Gardens. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Casiana Schiopescu (3) at Aberdeen Beach. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Georgia, Grace, Gemma, Jessica, Nathan and Victoria at Aberdeen Beach. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Aberdeen Beach was very busy with people enjoying the hot weather. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Eleanor at Aberdeen Beach. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
People soaking in the sunshine at Aberdeen Beach. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Taking a dip in the sea to cool off. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
People taking advantage of the sun. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Group of friends enjoying a picnic in the sun. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Enjoying a kick about in the hot sunny weather. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
From the left is Sidra, Hafsah, Eleanor and Alexandra at Aberdeen Beach. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
People sunbathing at Union Terrace Gardens. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Reading a book in the sunshine. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Bike rides in the sun. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Taking a jog in the sun. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
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Gallery: Scorching heat hits the north and north-east
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