The seven things always seen in Scotland on the first hot day of the year

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Scotland's first hot day of the year brings some unique behaviours among the locals.With the weather nearly soaring to 26C this weekend, we've chosen to highlight some of the unusual sights you'll encounter on a hot, sunny day in Scotland.From shirtless sunbathing in unexpected places to outdoor living rooms, here are seven things you'll only see in Scotland when the mercury rises.

Scotland's five best seaside towns to drink up the good weather and sunshine There's an unwritten rule that any temperature above 20C is 'taps aff' weather.

It's completely normal to spot men strolling down the street, lounging in the park or cycling without a shirt on when the sun makes an appearance.As long as no one is offended, going shirtless in public isn't against the law.Scots will go to great lengths to soak up as much sun as possible.

This often involves moving furniture into the front garden or even doing household chores outside.Back in 2018, one sun worshipper became an internet sensation after dragging a leather sofa to Portobello beach to bask in the glorious weather.Why splurge on a pricey barbecue when Scotland only gets about a week of sunshine?