Large wildfire breaks out near popular walking route on Isle of Arran

Firefighters are battling a large wildfire which has broken out near a popular walking route on the Isle of Arran.

Emergency services were called to reports of a grass fire near Glen Rosa at around 12.42pm on Thursday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched three appliances to the blaze, which is affecting an area of grass measuring approximately 600m x 600m.

There are no reported casualties, and SFRS crews remain in attendance.

It comes amid a series of wildfires reported across Scotland as temperatures soar.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched three appliances to the blaze. What’s Happening On Arran

Police issued a warning on social media to members of the public, urging them to stay away from the popular trail.

It read: “Around 1pm on Thursday, April 10, we were made aware of a wildfire on Arran, north west of Brodick.

“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is in attendance.

“The public is advised to stay away from footpaths into Glen Rosa and also the paths leading to Goatfell.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 12.42pm on Thursday, April 10, to reports of a grass fire near Glen Rosa on Arran.

“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances to the scene where a fire was affecting a large area of grass measuring approximately 600m x 600m.

“There are no reported casualties, and crews remain in attendance.”