Information from The Met Office.

Today 6 October :

Sunny spells and a few showers through the morning, the showers tending to become more frequent and occasionally heavy through the afternoon. Strong westerly winds slowly easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

A mix of clear spells and showers, the showers frequent and heavy at times. Occasionally fresh westerly or southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Wednesday 7 October :

Another day of sunny spells and heavy showers, however the showers are expected to become less frequent by evening. Occasionally fresh southwesterly winds turning northwesterly. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

A few early showers Thursday then dry with sunny spells. Overnight rain clears early Friday, the rest of Friday and Saturday see sunny spells and frequent heavy, blustery showers.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 Oct 2026

The bankburn stream running through the wooldand of Happy Valley

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