Courier country’s Indian summer looks set to be dampened by a return of wet and cooler weather next week.
After a washout summer, the region has been basking in some unexpected sunshine in recent days.
Courier country enjoyed the hottest weather in the UK on Thursday as temperatures rocketed to more than 20C.
It is a far cry from July when Perth and Dundee was deluged by twice the average rainfall for the month.
The sodden conditions played havoc with summer events, ranging from music festivals like T in the Park and Rewind to sporting events such as The Open at St Andrews.
However, this week sun-lovers have received a welcome bonus as rising temperatures have allowed them to enjoy some unanticipated warm weather.
Ian Black, 33, was paddling in the Tay at Broughty Ferry beach with his two-year-old daughter, Star.
Ian said: “It is a beautiful Indian summer, we’ve been down here the last two days. It really is fantastic because we’ve been down a lot during the summer and it has been nowhere near as warm as this.
“The water is freezing but you get used to it and it does not seem to be as cold as it was yesterday.”
Met Office meteorologist Emma Sharples said: “The fine, sunny weather is down to high pressure which has been situated over the UK since last Friday.
“This has brought light winds and plenty of sunshine after early mist and fog has cleared.
“Unfortunately, after the weekend, we are expecting the weather to turn less settled with some spells of rain expected at times next week.”
Wet weather is expected over the coming month with a drier and more settled spell during mid to late October.
Temperatures are likely to balance out close to average through this period, with the possibility of a few chilly nights that allow some frost to develop.