Glasgow residents pictured soaking up the sun at city park
Our photographer, Colin Mearns, captured several pictures of sunbathers enjoying the scorching temperatures in the park.
According to the Met Office, temperatures hit highs of 23 degrees on August 18.
READ MORE: Loads pictured soaking up the sun at Glasgow beer gardens
Here are five amazing pictures of Glaswegians soaking up the sun at the beloved park:
(Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) While Glasgow has been hit with high temperatures over the last week, the Met Office is predicting temperatures to drop after today (August 18).
Tuesday, August 19, will see highs of 19 degrees, while Wednesday, August 20, will see highs of 20 degrees.
(Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)After that, temperatures will hit highs of 19 degrees on August 21, 21 degrees on August 22 and 23, and 22 degrees on August 24.
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