Information from The Met Office.

Today 16 September :

This morning will see bright spells and one or two light passing showers. This afternoon will be dry with a few sunny intervals. Fresh northwesterly winds easing this morning and backing southwesterly this afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Rain will spread from the west later this evening. Becoming drier and clearer in the early hours along with the odd shower. Strong south or southeasterly winds this evening. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Thursday 17 September :

After a mainly dry start, showers or some longer spells of rain will soon spread from the west. Fresh to strong west or southwesterly winds in the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Early showers on Friday before rain spreads east for a time in the afternoon, fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Windy with bright spells and showers over the weekend.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Wed 16 Sep 2026

low grassed over walls of the small remains of the drinking hall
The Earls Bu Orphir

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