Fire breaks out near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh - video
A large scrub fire erupted in Holyrood Park, close to Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. The fire began in vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony’s chapel, producing significant smoke visible over the city. The Scottish fire and rescue service is actively working to control the situation.
- ▪A large scrub fire broke out in Holyrood Park near Arthur's Seat.
- ▪The blaze started in vegetation close to St Anthony’s chapel.
- ▪Plumes of smoke were visible over the city as firefighters responded.
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0:39ScotlandFire breaks out near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh - videoA large scrub fire broke out in Holyrood Park, near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Monday evening. The blaze started in vegetation near the ruins of St Anthony’s chapel. Plumes of smoke were seen over the city, as the Scottish fire and rescue service worked to contain the blazeSource: PATue 26 May 2026 04.55 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 04.58 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsScotland
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