North Isles Weather, www.northisles-weather.co.uk

I used to use this forecast as it looks good, is well laid out and is updated regularly. HOWEVER, it is quite possibly the most inaccurate weather forecast anywhere! After keeping tabs for 4 years it is shocking how bad it can be.

I shouldn't have to say this but anyone that considers using this forecast for boating/hillwalking etc, DON'T, you could seriously be putting your lives at risk.

I tried using it for painting, e.g. (the day before forecast so should be fairly accurate) light winds, force 1 or 2 from west, dry and bright. It blew a force 5 and poured with rain half the day!!

Rated it as 1 star to try to re-address the balance on the site, I would like to see it generalised as a 2 star as that would be fair.

An excellent site for weather to come around Sheland, Orkney and Caithness.

The forecasts are fairly accurate, we use them for hay time and it all works out

fine. There are some brilliant sky photos and references to other sites and

information. If you farm locally or are on holiday, check out this site, I

wasn't disappointed and I think you will find it to be very good.