Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded in Scotland, -27.2C at Braemar

The coldest temperature ever recorded in Scotland was -27.2°C (-16.96°F), measured at Braemar in Aberdeenshire on January 10, 1982. Braemar is known for its cold temperatures, particularly during the winter months, due to its location in the Scottish Highlands. This record low temperature at Braemar demonstrates the extreme cold that can occur in Scotland, especially in the mountainous regions of the Highlands.