Experts say the vast majority of wildfires in Scotland are caused by inadvertent human activity.

The vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour and the SFRS is urging communities to avoid lighting fires and using naked flames while this warning is in place.

Whisky by-products and fungi have been used to create compostable packaging tipped as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said three appliances and specialist resources remain at the scene and are ...

The fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, a large extinct volcano whose sweeping views over Edinburgh make it one of the city's ...

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was first advised of the wildfire at the Edinburgh landmark just after 4pm on Sunday, August 10, a popular time for hikers to be on the hill, which sits near ...

The cause of the blaze was likely started by human activity, according to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander ...

Firefighters in Scotland are battling a large brush fire on Arthur’s Seat, a landmark hill overlooking Edinburgh.

Fire crews are tackling at a blaze on a landmark hill in Edinburgh. Smoke could be seen billowing into the sky from Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano and beauty spot to the south east of the city ...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews were first called to the scene on Sunday afternoon. | ITV National News ...

Arthur’s Seat is a popular tourist attraction in the Scottish capital. From the hill’s peak, visitors can enjoy panoramic ...

A large gorse fire ignited on Arthur's Seat, a prominent landmark in Edinburgh, as the city hosted the Festival Fringe.