Fire breaks out on Edinburgh landmark Arthur’s Seat

Edinburgh (Reuters) -In a fire, the fire of the extinct volcano, which was popular with hikers and tourists, which was popular with hikers and tourists on Sunday, erupted on Sunday.

Arthur’s seat is the highest point of Holyrood Park near the Scotland Parliament and the end of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. It is a popular perspective for city views with visitors at a height of 250 meters above sea level.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, “The crew, in the seat of Arthur, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh is joining an open fire,” he said.

Police advised drivers and pedestrians to avoid the region.

August is a popular month for tourists in Edinburgh, as it hosts the tour dates of the Rock Band Oasis as well as the Edinburgh International Art Festival, the Fringe Comedy Festival.

(Reporting by Lesley Martin, writing by Alistair Smout, Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)