Rock faces above a major road around Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh have been inspected by specialists following a wildfire.
Independent engineering geologists were called to the site to carry out inspections of the rock faces above the High Road, which has been closed since a wildfire on August 10.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES), which manages the royal park, said the fire had burnt away the gorse that stops rocks from falling onto the road and pavement.
The High Road runs around the back of Arthur’s Seat opposite the Palace of Holyrood House in Holyrood Park.
A report is due next month to assess when the road can reopen.
An HES spokesperson said: “There has been an increase in rockfalls impacting the High Road carriageway and pavement in Holyrood Park due to the recent wildfire.
“Independent engineering geologists have attended the site to carry out inspections of the rock faces above the road.
“They are now completing their report and carrying out a trajectory analysis of the slopes.
“We are expecting to receive these results in October which will inform our next steps.”
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