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.

A spectacular sunrise could be seen from Findhorn on the Moray coast

Sun up on Tuesday in a photo taken by BBC Weather Watcher Muddy-Paws at Crossgatehall, East Lothian

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

The sun going down in an image taken from Mallaig in the west Highlands

The view from Longniddry in East Lothian on Tuesday night

Stephanie Land's photo of the sunset at Tynninghame Beach, East Lothian

Tuesday night in Edinburgh in a picture by BBC Weather Watcher Vicky A

A shot taken later on Tuesday of sundown in Edinburgh

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