Flames on a Fading Icon: Scotland's Firefighting Fiasco The rolling hills of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's iconic landmark, are no stranger to the elements.
However, the recent blaze that engulfed its slopes has raised concerns about the adequacy of Scotland's firefighting efforts in the face of growing wildfire threats.
As firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) continue to battle a large fire below Salisbury Crags with six appliances in attendance, the scene is all too familiar: a massive plume of smoke billowing into the air, blanketing the city in a haze of uncertainty.