In pictures: Scotland's heatwave sunrise and sunset

Scotland's hottest day ever recorded began and ended with a striking sunrise and sunset in some places on Tuesday.

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A spectacular sunrise could be seen from Findhorn on the Moray coast
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Sun up on Tuesday in a photo taken by BBC Weather Watcher Muddy-Paws at Crossgatehall, East Lothian
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Tuesday morning in the Scottish Borders where temperatures would later hit 34.8C (94.6F). This image was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Derek B at Stow
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The sun going down in an image taken from Mallaig in the west Highlands
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The view from Longniddry in East Lothian on Tuesday night
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Stephanie Land's photo of the sunset at Tynninghame Beach, East Lothian
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Tuesday night in Edinburgh in a picture by BBC Weather Watcher Vicky A
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A shot taken later on Tuesday of sundown in Edinburgh

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