THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has issued a wildfire warning until August 26.
A very high risk of wildfire is in place across the whole of Scotland through the weekend until Monday, August 25 and will extend for central and eastern areas of the country until Tuesday, August 26.
Low lying areas with green grass are at a lower risk but residents should still exercise extreme caution during this period.
Wildfires have the potential to burn for days and devastate vast areas of land and wildlife, threatening the welfare of nearby communities.
The public have been urged to avoid the use of naked flames outdoors.
SFRS Group Commander Mark Landels said: "This summer has been especially dry, and we are urging people to avoid using anything involving a naked flame outdoors.
"In dry conditions, even a small fire from a discarded cigarette or an unattended campfire has the potential to quickly grow out of control.
"The vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour, so acting responsibly can lower the chance of a fire starting in the first place.
"It is critical that people act safely and responsibly at all times and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code."
This marks the 11th time a wildfire warning has been issued this year, following a large gorse fire which took hold on Arthur's Seat earlier this month.
Officials said the blaze, which took almost a week to fully extinguish, was likely caused by human activity.
More information about wildfire prevention and safety advice is available on the SFRS website.
