AN investigation has been launched to establish the cause of a large grass fire which broke out near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Monday.
Emergency services were called to the scene when the alarm was raised at about 6.50pm on May 25.
The fire started in an area of vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel.
Firefighters worked through the night tackling the blaze, and it is understood that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) remains at the scene to dampen down hot spots.
Clouds of smoke could be seen rising from the area as firefighters tackled the blaze and local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors shut as a precaution.
There were no reports of any injuries.
The High Road within Holyrood Park remains closed to vehicles, with visitors urged to follow guidance from the SFRS.
A multi-agency investigation has now been launched to establish the cause of the fire.
Local area commander Alison MacDonald said: "We know that the area around Arthur's seat was busy last night due to the good weather and would ask that anyone with any information surrounding the cause of the fire come forward and speak with officers.
"Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2975 of May 25, 2026.
"As the good weather continues, we will continue to work with our partner agencies and would encourage members of the public to stay safe and behave responsibly."
Meanwhile, SFRS area commander David Dourley, who is the local senior officer for the City of Edinburgh, said: "At 6.50pm on Monday, 25 May, we were alerted to reports of a large grass fire on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.
"Firefighters are continuing to work to fully extinguish the fire.
"We know many people will be wanting to enjoy the good weather, but we ask they do so responsibly. Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife, which is why it is so important that members of the public use extreme caution under these conditions.
"Please avoid lighting outdoor fires and be mindful that one spark can spread rapidly, causing a large amount of damage.
"If you spot an outdoor fire, please report it immediately by calling 999, providing your location, and any other relevant information so we can respond quickly."
And Jamie Hamilton, senior ranger at Holyrood Park said: "We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to the emergency services for their quick response to this incident and would encourage anyone with any further information to come forward.
"We know that people are keen to enjoy the good weather but would ask them to remain vigilant and not to use any form of naked flame within the parameters of the park, dispose of rubbish properly, and to report anything of concern immediately.
"The High Road within the park has been closed to vehicles, and we would ask visitors to continue to follow guidance from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and avoid the affected areas."
