Loads pictured soaking up the sun at Glasgow beer gardens
Punters have been pictured enjoying pints, cocktails, and juices at boozers on St Vincent Place and George Square this afternoon (Friday, May 9).
In images captured by the Glasgow Times, happy customers can be seen enjoying the sunshine and their drinks at Wetherspoons Counting House beer garden on George Square.
(Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) Meanwhile, loads more revellers have been photographed sitting outside watering holes on St Vincent Place.
It comes as temperatures in Glasgow have soared to 18 degrees today, with the heat set to increase over the weekend.
(Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) On Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, temperatures will rise to highs of 21 degrees in the city.
However, while temperatures are set to increase, hay fever sufferers across the region have been warned.
READ MORE: Glaswegians warned as 'high' pollen levels to hit the city
We reported how high pollen counts are returning to the Strathclyde region, with pollen levels expected to increase over the coming days.
According to the Met Office, pollen levels will be 'medium' on Saturday, May 10; however, 'high' levels of pollen are predicted to sweep across the city on Sunday, May 11.
Ahead of the high levels, Airborne Allergens expert Max Wiseberg has urged those with Hayfever to 'keep their windows and doors closed'.
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