Wildfires

The first Scots pine seedlings have already been found in the burned areas of Glenmore Forest Park

Forestry and Land Scotland

Forest ravaged by wildfire 'returning to life' - but ancient trees in danger

The stunning landscape is showing signs of life, but recovery could take decades

File photo of Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger

File photo of Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger

Private jet tax

Calls for 'sky high' tax on private jets as thousands flew while Cairngorms blazed

The Abernethy wildfire has prompted calls for Scottish Government action, helicopter standby and firebreaks, amid debate over land management

The Abernethy wildfire has prompted calls for Scottish Government action, helicopter standby and firebreaks, amid debate over land management

Winds of change ♻️

'Fire service clearly didn’t have the resources needed': Brutal lessons from wildfire

Dr Sarah Henshall, head of conservation at Cairngorms National Park in the aftermath of the recent forest fire at Abernethy forest at the RSPB Scotland Abernethy Nature Reserve

Dr Sarah Henshall, head of conservation at Cairngorms National Park in the aftermath of the recent forest fire at Abernethy forest at the RSPB Scotland Abernethy Nature Reserve

'I sobbed when I saw it': Lessons and hope from the ashes of Cairngorms wildfire

The wildfire affected a large area of the Cairngorms National Park

The wildfire affected a large area of the Cairngorms National Park

Cairngorms wildfire exposed ‘dangerous weakness’ in Scotland’s response – SLE

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service left the scene on Monday

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service left the scene on Monday

Firefighters leave scene of Cairngorms wildfire over a month after it began

A screenshot of an emergency alert on a phone warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks

A screenshot of an emergency alert on a phone warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks

Mobile phone users in England and Wales sent emergency alert with wildfire warning

Cannich fire, 2023, which affected land through which the proposed access route to the substation runs

Cannich fire, 2023, which affected land through which the proposed access route to the substation runs

'It’s hard to think of a worse site': Glen Affric substation sparks wildfire fears

The fungus has already begun to colonised the burned landscape

The fungus has already begun to colonised the burned landscape

Fire-loving fungi 'first sign of life' at burned Cairngorms landscape

Forestry and Land Scotland has reported an increase of campfire remains at sites across Skye and Lochalsh

Forestry and Land Scotland has reported an increase of campfire remains at sites across Skye and Lochalsh

Forestry and Land Scotland

Warning amid rise in number of campfire scars found at forest sites in Scotland

Land near Ryvoan Bothy in the Cairngorms, the recent wildfire is thought to have started about 400m away from the bothy. Picture date: Wednesday July 29, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Danyel VanReenen/PA Wire

Land near Ryvoan Bothy in the Cairngorms, the recent wildfire is thought to have started about 400m away from the bothy. Picture date: Wednesday July 29, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Danyel VanReenen/PA Wire

RSPB speaks out amid criticism during Cairngorms wildfire response

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions, working day and night to bring this fire under control.

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions, working day and night to bring this fire under control.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Wildfire warning issued for areas of Scotland with dry weather expected

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions

Part of wildfire cordon around village to be lifted

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms.

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms.

Financial support announced for businesses affected by Cairngorms wildfire

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out over two weeks ago

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out over two weeks ago

Wildfire cordon around Glenmore to be eased as smoke warning issued for Aviemore

A firefighting helicopter drops water over a smoke-filled forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

A firefighting helicopter drops water over a smoke-filled forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

Two firefighting helicopters collide while tackling Greek wildfire

Emergency services have agreed a phased reduction of part of the exclusion zone surrounding the Cairngorms wildfire

Emergency services have agreed a phased reduction of part of the exclusion zone surrounding the Cairngorms wildfire

Partial easing of exclusion zone planned as Cairngorms wildfire enters third week

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out two weeks ago

Fire crews are making “significant progress” in tackling the blaze that broke out two weeks ago

New images reveal charred aftermath of Cairngorms wildfire two weeks into blaze

A helicopter is used to water bomb Cairngorm wildfire as it continues to burn 14 days after it started, on July 28, 2026 in Nethy Bridge, Scotland

A helicopter is used to water bomb Cairngorm wildfire as it continues to burn 14 days after it started, on July 28, 2026 in Nethy Bridge, Scotland

Call for urgent review of muirburn licensing as Cairngorms wildfire burns on

What's to blame for the Cairngorm's fire? One thing we know is that it's humans

What's to blame for the Cairngorm's fire? One thing we know is that it's humans

Winds of change ♻️

'Wildfire is indiscriminate'. Is land management to blame for Cairngorms blaze?

Firefighters continue tackling the Cairngorms wildfire, which has burned through about 25 square kilometres and remains active beneath the peat despite heavy rain.

Firefighters continue tackling the Cairngorms wildfire, which has burned through about 25 square kilometres and remains active beneath the peat despite heavy rain.

From the Great Fire of Rome to the Cairngorms: A warning for Scotland's politicians

A car burned by a wildfire sits in Piedralaves, Ávila province, Spain, as the fire continues to spread

A car burned by a wildfire sits in Piedralaves, Ávila province, Spain, as the fire continues to spread

Wake up, world: we must heed the warning of this wildfire horror

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions, working day and night to bring this fire under control.

The national park authority said that fire crews, partners, gamekeepers, farmers, volunteers, local contractors, drone and helicopter pilots and others have been out in grim conditions, working day and night to bring this fire under control.

'Apocalyptic' Cairngorms wildfire scorches 25 sq km as 70 firefighters still on scene

'The recent spate of wildfires which have ravaged much of the UK this summer has led to calls for a total ban on them and it is impossible to argue against that'

'The recent spate of wildfires which have ravaged much of the UK this summer has led to calls for a total ban on them and it is impossible to argue against that'

Public information films, wildfires and the case for a disposable barbecue ban

Smoke rises from a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park

Smoke rises from a wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park

UK Government ready to deploy military to Scotland as Cairngorms fire rages on

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service firefighters from the Wildfire Unit in Nethy Bridge, close to the wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park which has been declared a major incident.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service firefighters from the Wildfire Unit in Nethy Bridge, close to the wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park which has been declared a major incident.

Nethy Bridge residents can return home as update given on wildfire

The ongoing wildfire incident within the Cairngorms National Park

The ongoing wildfire incident within the Cairngorms National Park

First Minister issues update on wildfire after residents evacuated from village

More than 500 firefighters have been mobilised since the wildfire broke out on Wednesday last week

More than 500 firefighters have been mobilised since the wildfire broke out on Wednesday last week

Major incident declared and village evacuated as Cairngorms wildfire spreads

The wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park

The wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park

Visitors urged to stay away as Cairngorms wildfire operations continue

The blaze burned through the night on Sunday.

The blaze burned through the night on Sunday.

Experts warn of 'growing' urban wildfire risk after Arthur's Seat blaze

A wildfire warning for parts of Scotland has been extended

A wildfire warning for parts of Scotland has been extended

Wildfire warning in Scotland extended as warm weather forecast to continue

The wildfire, which broke out near the village of Glenmore on Wednesday last week, led to residents and campsites being evacuated

The wildfire, which broke out near the village of Glenmore on Wednesday last week, led to residents and campsites being evacuated

Cairngorms wildfire response 'likely to continue over the coming days', police say

A helicopter carrying water tackles the wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge

A helicopter carrying water tackles the wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge

Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’

A helicopter carrying water tackles the wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park in northeast Scotland

A helicopter carrying water tackles the wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park in northeast Scotland

Firefighters drawing water from scenic loch to tackle Cairngorms wildfire

Firefighters tackle the blaze on Thursday

Firefighters tackle the blaze on Thursday

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

LIVE updates as helicopter deployed to fight Cairngorms wildfire

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms.

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms.

Watch: Firefighters spend third day tackling wildfire which sparked evacuations

Campaigners claim a byelaw banning unauthorised fires on the Cairngorms 'isn't working'

Campaigners claim a byelaw banning unauthorised fires on the Cairngorms 'isn't working'

The Cairngorms introduced a wildfire byelaw banning disposable BBQs - is it working?

LIVE updates as wildfire in Cairngorms now affecting 6km-wide area

LIVE updates as wildfire in Cairngorms now affecting 6km-wide area

LIVE updates as wildfire in Cairngorms now affecting 6km-wide area

A general view of a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park

A general view of a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park

'Smoke blowing onto carriageway': Wildfire in Cairngorms now affecting areas of A9

Undated handout photo issued by RSPB Scotland of the wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park. Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms. The wildfire started in

Undated handout photo issued by RSPB Scotland of the wildfire at the Cairngorms National Park. Firefighters have worked through the night tackling the wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms. The wildfire started in

Firefighters work through night tackling wildfire which sparked evacuation

Residents have been evacuated at Glenmore

Residents have been evacuated at Glenmore

'Avoid the area': Residents evacuated amid fears Highlands wildfire could spread

Sun seekers headed to Glasgow's West End to soak up the rays

Sun seekers headed to Glasgow's West End to soak up the rays

Wildfire warning for large parts of Scotland as hot and dry weather to continue

A view of a burnt area affected by wildfires in Bedar, near Almeria, Spain, Saturday, July 11,

A view of a burnt area affected by wildfires in Bedar, near Almeria, Spain, Saturday, July 11,

British woman becomes 13th person to die in deadly Spanish fires

The fire is visible from Edinburgh

The fire is visible from Edinburgh

Watch: Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh

A view of a fire close to the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

A view of a fire close to the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Arthur's Seat fire reignites concerns over proposed station closure

The estate said that the blaze 'could have expanded into a forest fire'

The estate said that the blaze 'could have expanded into a forest fire'

Fire crews battle forest blaze near Aviemore amid wildfire warnings across Scotland

The fire has halted trains running cuasing major disruption

The fire has halted trains running cuasing major disruption

Major disruption to ScotRail services as fire near the railway line halts trains

Huge plumes of smoke can be seen from the fire

Huge plumes of smoke can be seen from the fire

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Residents told to keep windows and doors shut amid large wildfire

Scotland to suffer disrupted ferries, wildfires, flooding and deaths from heat

Rosehearty Primary School has warned children to stay away from the area

Rosehearty Primary School has warned children to stay away from the area

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Fire crews battling blaze in the open near homes in Scots town

All of Scotland at extreme risk of wildfire, fire service warns

All of Scotland at extreme risk of wildfire, fire service warns

Extreme risk of wildfire warning issued across all of Scotland amid heatwave

An 'extreme' warning for wildfires has been issued (stock pic)

An 'extreme' warning for wildfires has been issued (stock pic)

Firefighters tackle wildfire near Loch Lomond

The wildfire risk has been raised to 'extreme'

The wildfire risk has been raised to 'extreme'

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Fire Service declares 'extreme' wildfire risk for west of Scotland

Drone images show the scale of the devastation during the wildfire

Drone images show the scale of the devastation during the wildfire

Scottish Highlands

Drone images show devastation of 600-square-metre wildfire in Scottish Highlands