Glasgow will enjoy temperatures as hot as Spain with the mercury set to soar to a sizzling 25C, just in time for the city's biggest festival weekend.

The scorching heatwave will culminate next Wednesday, after a weekend of wall-to-wall sunshine around the UK.

The blistering 25C peak will match highs in sunny holiday hot spots in southern Spain.

Martin Bowles, operational meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “There’s widespread sunshine for several days due.

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“Over the weekend it’s going to stay sunny across the board almost everywhere.

“The temperature will be up a little bit each day.”

The good weather will hit Glasgow on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 18C, going up to 22C by Monday and 25C by Wednesday.

Festival-goers are also in for a treat as Friday, Saturday and Sunday of next weekend will see the sun shine.

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Temperatures could reach 27C on Friday as the Fiesta x FOLD and TRNSMT festival get underway.