Man seriously injured after falling at beauty spot

A man has been left seriously injured after falling from a popular beauty spot.

Emergency services attended the scene of incident at Finnich Glen in Stirlingshire, home to the Devil’s Pulpit, on Sunday afternoon.

A mountain rescue team, firefighters and the Scottish Ambulance Service are currently at the scene.

The 24-year-old was taken to hospital where medical staff have described his injuries as ‘serious’.

A number of road closures – the B834 and A809 – have been put in place to assist emergency responders.

Motorists are being advised to avoide the area

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of concern for a person who had fallen at Finnich Glen, Stirling, around 1.10pm on Sunday.

“Officers attended alongside a mountain rescue team, the fire service and ambulance service.

“A 24-year-old man was rescued and conveyed to hospital with serious injuries.”

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Emergency services are responding to an incident near The Devil's Pulpit.

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