Information from The Met Office.

Today 27 November :

A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Clear spells and scattered showers developing from late afternoon as cloud and rain clears eastward. Light winds at first but strong southwesterlies with a risk of gales later. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Patchy cloud and clear spells through the evening and overnight with occasional heavy showers moving in from the west. Widespread southwesterly gales, perhaps stronger near the coast. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Friday 28 November :

A cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, which may be heavy at times, especially in the morning. Strong southwesterly winds becoming northwestelry, gales easing through the day. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Mostly cloudy with bright or sunny interludes on Saturday and Sunday, occasional showers also, which may be wintry. Cloudy with rain on Monday. Mostly light winds but becoming strong Monday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Thu 27 Nov 2025

Information board at the walk up to the Kitchener Memorial At Marwick Head with the tower of the memorial on the horizon

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