Weather: More of the same to come

MORE rain is forecast for much of Scotland over the coming days, but with drizzle more likely than downpours as the weekend progresses.

Umbrellas will be essential for the next few days.

In Edinburgh, light rain showers are forecast for today, tomorrow and Sunday, with some spells of sunshine possible by Monday. The highest temperature is likely to be 18C across the weekend.

In Glasgow, light rain today is likely to be replaced by downpours tomorrow, with lighter showers returning on Sunday and Monday. The temperature is not expected to rise above 18C.

Aberdeen could experience the brightest conditions of Scotland's largest cities. Today is due to be cloudy, with the sun expected tomorrow, but rain will return on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures could creep up to 19C in Aberdeen over the weekend.