'I’m Glaswegian, I don’t like heat': Glasgow react to scorching temperatures

Keith Brown, the Scottish Government’s minister for resilience, said: “When temperatures increase, it’s important to monitor forecasts and follow public health advice, including staying hydrated and drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding excess alcohol."

An amber weather warning is currently in place for the Strathclyde region, including South Lanarkshire.

While in England, an 'extreme heat warning' is in place as temperatures are set to hit 40C.

We asked the people of Glasgow how they are feeling about the soaring temperatures and how they are planning to spend the day.

A lot of people are thrilled about the summer weather but are conscious of the dangers of the climate crisis.

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Annalina Loranz, 35

Annalina Loranz, 35, from the Southside, said: “I am really excited. I took the day off specifically for this.

“My little one is in nursery, so I am out enjoying the sunshine.

“I am reading a book then I will go shopping, or at least window shopping.

“I am, however, very aware that this is not normal and I am definitely worried about climate change.

“But I guess, I have to enjoy it and make changes to my lifestyle outside the sunshine. Now, it’s not helpful to sit at home.”

Kaitlyn Kobol, 23, from Pennsylvania, who is studying at the University of Glasgow, agreed.

She said: “Personally, I am excited to lay out in the sun but then, in reality, I know that this is really bad.

“We are going to sunbathe for a while, but then we have to get back to studying.

“We brought enough materials that we can get some learning done here, outside.”

Some park-goers, however, are simply making the most of it.

Joe Beattie, 28

Joe Beattie, 28, from Kinning Park, said: “I have just been choosing to look on the positive side of it, so I have been enjoying the sun.

“I have a few days off, so I am just going to sit and enjoy the weather.

“I haven’t really thought about it with the climate change angle.

“I am just sat in the park, finishing off my book.”

William Harper, 85, from North Kelvinside, said: “The weather up to today has been erratic, so I am just taking it [in my] stride and I love it.

“I like the sun, other than the rain.

“I have got a wee veranda with a few deckchairs in it. It’s not in direct sunlight, so it’s perfect.”

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Others are concerned about a wide range of issues, including health and transport.

Johnny Finnigan, 54

Johnny Finnigan, 54, from Clarkston, said: “You just have to work with what’s in front of you on a daily basis. I went on a wee walk and then I will be indoors for most of the afternoon.

“It’s only for two days, then we are back down to 18C, so let’s enjoy it.

“I think what is more overly concerning is the fact that it’s so hot, that is the worry.

“There is a pattern with climate change and temperature, it is terrifying and I am very much worried about it.

“I am thinking of my son, and his kids. I am okay just now. I can deal with this but 20 years from now? That is a worry.

“And I’m Glaswegian, I don’t like heat. Two days in the summer is fine, let’s keep the rest to 19C with a breeze.

“I’ve got the ginger gene, so I have got to be really careful or I burn very badly.”

Gillian Gurr, 31

Gillian Gurr, 31, visiting from England, said: “I am not too worried, just need to keep in the shades and enjoy the spaces where they’ve got that.

“Transport could be an issue and I read a lot about how the heat can affect dogs and how they need more water.

“I have the day off work, so I lucked out with the weather.”