Dry with a fair amount of cloud, but also some bright or sunny intervals, with the best of these likely over Shetland. Light or moderate southeasterly winds, occasionally fresh for Orkney later. Maximum temperature 16°C (61°F).

Staying dry overnight, albeit with a fair amount of cloud, particularly over Orkney. Moderate southeasterly winds, locally fresh over Orkney. Minimum temperature 10°C (50°F).

Another dry day with some bright or sunny intervals, Fresh southeasterly winds, locally moderate over Shetland at first. Maximum temperature 14°C (57°F).

The dry, settled weather will continue and although rather cloudy, there will be some brighter interludes. Fresh occasionally strong southeasterly winds.

Friday, 3 September 2010 - 4:14 pm BST