Beach-goers have been out in force across Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands today enjoying the latest warm weather.
Temperatures are due to approach 30C on the West Coast today with the rest of the Highlands and Moray expected to reach about 25C.
And the warm weather has brought out sun-seekers in force on beaches across the north and north-east, including at Cullen where our photographer Jason Hedges visited.
Families paddled in the cool water with dogs eager to go in a bit deeper for a swim.
Meanwhile, Scott Baxter and Kenny Elrick took to Aberdeen beach where kite surfers were catching a breeze while sandcastles were made on the shore.
Youngsters had a splashing good time at Aberdeen beach yesterday as the heatwave continued. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
A kiteboarder was also pictured making the most of the breeze as they hit the waves off the city’s coast. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Mhairi Bowkeri from Virginia USA in Cullen. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Chloe (2) playing in the sand on Aberdeen Beach. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson
Dolphin watching at Chanonry Point, Fortrose. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
Phoenix McCloy, three, and big brothers Leonidas, nine, and Ajax, seven, took a cooling dip in the North Sea as the mercury soared above 20C. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
US holidaymakers also lapped up the rays. Mhairi Bowkeri, along with mum Jeannie and dad Colby, hit the Moray sands to top up their Virginian tans. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
The heatwave is set to continue today and throughout the weekend, with temperatures set to hit 23C. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson
Chloe (2) playing on Aberdeen Beach. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson
Walking the dog at Aberdeen Beach. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson
Douglas and Sylvia Mair enjoying the sun. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson
Holiday makers walking at Chanonry Point, Fortrose. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
Aberdeen Beach front. Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson
Little Freya Starchan also enjoyed a paddle by the seaside with her mum Michelle Strachan and grandad Ewen Macdonald. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Rufus the dog had a ball splashing among the waves to keep cool at Cullen beach. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Sun beating – but it’s still North Sea! Image: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson
These pigs at Dalcross near Inverness clearly enjoying the cooler conditions of the mud baths in their fields as the hot weather continues. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
A beautiful day near Lossiemouth Bridge today. Images: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Lossiemouth locals enjoyed the sun and paddling in the water. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Joanne Hobson from Hopeman and Jackie Bury from Lossiemouth enjoying some time on the beach. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
People jumping off the pier at Hopeman harbour. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Weather was loevly in Moray. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
More crowds flocked to the beaches. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Frankie the dog digs a hole at the beach in Moray. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A paddleboarder out on the water at Hopeman. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
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In pictures: Aberdeen and Moray beaches packed as warm weather continues
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