Scotland records hottest day of year – Scotland has experienced its highest temperature of the year, prompting concerns about potential travel disruptions as the scorching weather is anticipated to persist over the next few days. The Met Office reported that Dyce in Aberdeen reached a peak of 29.4°C on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s weather history. This record-breaking heatwave has also led to reports of unusually high temperatures in several other regions, including Aberdeenshire and Fife, where Fyvie Castle hit 29°C and Aboyne, Leuchars, and Edinburgh recorded readings of 28.7°C. While these figures are impressive, they may not match the extreme heat seen in southern England and Wales, where a red weather warning is currently active.

A red weather warning has been issued for parts of southern England and Wales, signaling an intense heatwave with temperatures projected to climb as high as 37°C. This alert underscores the…