Scotland Wildfires: Smoke Rises Above Edinburgh's Extinct Volcano | WION Climate Tracker

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]All right, moving on. A wildfire tore across Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, sending flames sweeping over the extinct volcano that overlooks Scotland's capital. Now, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services said that crews were called to the scene after the blaze broke out across the hillside. Police shut nearby walking paths as fighters assessed the fire from lower ridges, while a police helicopter circled overhead monitoring the spread of the blaze.

[00:00:23]Arthur's Seat is the highest point in Holyrood Park, and it sits close to the Scottish Parliament and the historic Royal Mile.

[00:00:31]Rising about 250 m above sea level, the landmark is one of Edinburgh's most visited viewpoints, drawing walkers and tourists for panoramic views across the city. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.