Fire breaks out on Edinburgh landmark Arthur’s Seat
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Smoke rises as a wildfire burns at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, on Aug 10.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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EDINBURGH – A wildfire broke out on Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano overlooking Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, on Aug 10, spreading extensively across the landmark popular with walkers and tourists and producing smoke visible from kilometres around.
Arthur’s Seat is the highest point of Holyrood Park, near Scotland’s Parliament and the end of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. About 250m above sea level, it is a popular vantage point with visitors for its views of the city.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, on social media platform X, said: “Crews are in attendance at a fire in the open at Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.”
The police advised motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area.
August is a popular month for tourists as the city hosts the Edinburgh International arts festival, the Fringe comedy festival, as well as tour dates for the reunion of rock band Oasis. REUTERS
