Residents have captured the dramatic scenes in Edinburgh overnight as a huge grass fire spread near Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park.
Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze at around 6.30pm on Sunday evening, with four appliances initially sent to the scene.
The fire escalated overnight, spreading in both directions, with the St Leonard’s Bank area of the park understood to have been evacuated at around 1am.
As of Monday morning, six fire appliances remain at the scene.
Here are some of the most dramatic pictures from the fire.
1. Holyrood Park fire
Initially contained to two spots, the fire spread in both directions overnight | Neil Pooran/PA Wire
2. A view from the rooftop of Summerhall in Edinburgh's south side
A view from the rooftop of Summerhall in Edinburgh's south side | Keith Douglas
3. Holyrood Park fire
The flames could be seen just metres from Queen's Drive, which was later closed as the fire escalated | Neil Pooran/PA Wire
4. Holyrood Park fire
An image taken shortly after the fire broke out on Salisbury Crags at around 6.30pm on Sunday evening | Supplied