A dry and bright start to the day, but not as cold as of late. Cloud will thicken with some showery outbreaks of rain developing in the afternoon. The best of the brightness remaining through Fife and Angus. Freshening winds. Maximum temperature 10°C (50°F).

A scattering of showers, but it will be dry for much of the time, the cloud occasionally thinning and breaking. A touch of frost possible in shelter, winds mostly light. Minimum temperature 1°C (34°F).

Some bright or sunny spells possible, but the cloud increasing at times with the risk of the odd shower. Light north or northwest winds. Maximum temperature 8°C (46°F).

Bright and sunny spells with scattered showers on Saturday and Sunday. Mostly cloudy on Monday with patchy rain, much of this light. Breezy at times.

Thursday, 11 March 2010 - 7:08 am GMT