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A major fire has broken out on the side of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.

Fire crews rushed to the hill near the city centre after being alerted to reports of the blaze at around 6.30pm on Tuesday February 26.

Firefighters are currently at the scene, with two appliances sent out to battle the flames.

It is currently unknown what the cause of the blaze was at this stage.

Scottish Fire and Rescue confirmed they were in attendance and said they had difficulty reaching the site because of its location on the side of the hill.

A spokesperson said: " We were called to reports of a fire on the side of Arthur's Seat at around 6.30pm tonight.

"Fire crews are currently still on the scene after two appliances were dispatched to the site."