Firefighters tackle large blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh

Firefighters are tackling a large fire on Arthur’s Seat in the centre of Edinburgh.

The blaze was seen spreading rapidly across the hill in the city’s Holyrood Park and police have urged people to stay away from the area.

Supporters at the Hibernian v Kilmarnock match have been told to avoid the Willowbrae, Duddingston and Holyrood areas when leaving the Easter Road stadium.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.

It follows a recent spate of wildfires in the Highlands, considered “the biggest Scotland has ever seen”, during a particularly warm and dry summer.