Fire crews to remain at Arthur's Seat for days after blaze

Firefighters are expected to remain at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh "for a couple of days" following a large blaze on Sunday evening. Small plumes of smoke could still be seen on Monday morning along Salisbury Crags and large swathes of vegetation below the cliff face had been burned black. Six fire engines were sent to tackle the grassfire on the slope between the Scottish Parliament and St Leonard's, with crews working overnight to douse the flames and dampen hotspots. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there were "no reported casualties" but Police Scotland said Queen's Drive, the road that encircles the Holyrood Park hills, remained closed to all vehicles. It is the second fire in the last three months at the landmark, an ancient extinct volcano that offers panoramic views of the Scottish capital. A Very High risk of wildfire warning for the central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland has been extended to Friday as warm weather is forecast to continue. The warning was extended by the SFRS, in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF). Edinburgh University student Mahek Jayantilial, who lives near Arthur's Seat, said she could see the fire from her wind