Information from The Met Office.

Today 13 March :

Rather cloudy start with outbreaks of rain soon clearing then sunny spells and occasionally heavy, perhaps thundery, blustery showers following, these wintry on hills. Breezy with strong southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Tonight:

Clear spells and occasionally heavy, blustery showers through the evening and overnight. Strong southwesterly winds, easing a little towards the end of the night. Minimum temperature 2 °C.

Saturday 14 March :

Another day of sunny spells and heavy showers with a risk of hail and thunder. Occasionally strong southwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Rain Sunday morning, clearing to sunny spells and heavy showers in afternoon. Sunshine and showers Monday, but rain later then milder Tuesday with occasional rain. Risk of gales throughout.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Fri 13 Mar 2026

The Gloup in Deerness a deep gash in the land with the sea breaking through

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