Firefighters Battle Overnight Gorse Fire At Arthur's Seat In Edinburgh
Firefighters worked through the night to contain a major gorse fire that spread across a well-known hill in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at Arthur's Seat late Sunday afternoon. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, two fire appliances remained at the scene, and crews were helping dampen down hotspots.
There have been no reports of any casualties.
Thick black smoke rose into the sky from the extinct volcano in Holyrood Park as the fire raged.
Scottish Fire Service battling tirelessly to stop Arthur's Seat fire from crossing the road and setting lower part of the hill alight. Still pockets of flames elsewhere to be concerned about. pic.twitter.com/hKYmuJas9p — Mark Woods (@markbritball) August 10, 2025
'Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to a fire affecting a large area of gorse," an SFRS spokesperson said. The cause of the blaze is currently unclear.
Who Was King Arthur?
Arthur's Seat is a popular tourist attraction in the Scottish capital. From the hill's peak, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the old city and the surrounding area, including the sea to the east.
The fire broke out as the city launched its annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest performance arts festival in the world.
Oasis fans also descended on the city over the weekend as the band performed two shows at Murrayfield Stadium. It will return to the stage for a third show on Tuesday.
A similar blaze occurred at Arthur's Seat in 2019, with firefighters working for eight hours to bring it under control.
(With inputs from AP)
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