Scotland in the Sun: Here are 25 amazing pictures of Scotland basking in the spring sunshine heatwave

It feels like summer has come early.

Scotland has been enjoying plenty of sunshine in recent days, with temperatures higher than in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

And the lovely weather seems set to continue into the May Day bank weekend, with beaches and parks set to be packed.

We’ve been out-and-about across the country to catch some rays and take some pictures.

Here are 25 photographs that show how beautiful Scotland is under blue skies.

21. It's going to be a beautiful day

The sun rises over the River Forth in a view from the village of Blackness. | Jackie Mitchell

Early morning in Bo'ness. | Jackie Mitchell

The Paps of Jura in the background, taken from Bruichladdich. | Jackie Mitchell

A 'traditional' Scottish breakfast in the shadow of the Forth Bridge. | Jackie Mitchell