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Emergency services urge people to stay away as Cairngorms wildfire operations continue into next week
We are asking members of the public to continue staying away from the affected areas while these operations remain ongoing.
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SFRS graduation ceremony welcomes the highest number of female firefighters
Scotland's next generation of firefighters are preparing to take up posts in communities across the country – including a record number of women recruited in a single intake.
First Minister thanks emergency services at scene of Cairngorms wildfire
First Minister John Swinney today met firefighters at the scene of an ongoing wildfire incident in the Cairngorms National Park.
Very High risk of wildfire warning for Central Highlands, Southern and Eastern Scotland: until Friday 24 July
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Latest Statement: Fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
The latest on the fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh.
Update: Wildfire at Cairngorms National Park
Firefighters continue to respond and are making progress at the wildfire at Glenmore
More than 50 firefighters and helicopters support ongoing response to Glenmore wildfire
More than 50 firefighters are continuing to tackle a wildfire in the Glenmore area of the Cairngorms National Park for a third consecutive day, supported by specialist resources and helicopter water-bombing operations.
Emergency services continue to respond to a six square kilometres wildfire in Cairngorms National Park
Six fire appliances, a specialist wildfire unit and an additional 4x4 vehicle remain at the scene on Thursday, 16 July.
Statement: Ongoing incident at Ryvoan Bothy, near Nethy Bridge
Crews are in attendance at a large fire in the open.
Firefighters tackling 2 kilometre wildfire in Cairngorms National Park
Emergency services continue to tackle a large-scale wildfire covering more than two kilometres in width near to Glenmore in the Cairngorms National Park.