© unknownTwins Elizabeth (left) and Jeanette McGregor play in the snow in Aviemore
Five days ago we were flocking to the beach, queueing for ice-creams and slathering on the sunscreen.
Yesterday, we were shivering in summer's first dusting of snow. Yes, snow.
After the hottest spell of the year so far, sleet and snow swept in across northern parts of Britain while the rest of the country also cooled down considerably.
The Cairngorms in Scotland were the chilliest, with temperatures falling to zero while the Pennines and Cumbrian fells managed a mere 3c (37f).
Even by British summer standards, that is a remarkable weather turnaround.
In the Cairngorms, two inches of snow meant visitors were able to build a rather surprised- looking summer snowman.
