Wildfire on Arran extinguished

A hillside on the Isle of Arran which was devastated by a wildfire has reopened.

The wildfire on Glen Rosa, on Goat Fell mountain, broke out on Tuesday afternoon and was extinguished on Saturday.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) along with volunteers helped to extinguish the blaze.

Generous donors left food parcels at local fire stations, and the response was branded “Arran at its best”.

National Trust for Scotland (NTS) Arran Ranger Service wrote on Facebook: “All access to Glen Rosa, Goat Fell and Glen Sannox is back open.

“A HUGE thank you to all who helped put out the fire and those who supported the teams putting out the fire, it was truly Arran at it’s best!

“Thank you to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service teams from across Arran for co-ordinating and putting out the fire, Police Scotland, the Arran Mountain Rescue Team, Sannox Estate, Dougarie Estate, Forestry and Land Scotland team on Arran, and many local volunteers who all helped put out the fire and main paths to stop walkers from entering the danger zone.

“Also thanks to Auchrannie Resort staff who were amazing in coming up with food and providing accommodation, and Wooleys, Janie’s and the Dundee Bean Machine who also donated very welcomed food, and all those who left food donations at the fire stations.

“Finally thanks to North Ayrshire Council staff who closed paths, Calmac for putting announcements on the ferry and for everyone who shared posts on social media to get the word out about path closures.

Handout photo taken with permission from the social media site X, formerly Twitter, posted by @Police Scotland of emergency services at the scene of a wildfire on the Isle of Arran, Scotland (PA). PA Media

“It was an amazing effort everyone, thanks so much. The devastation is enormous, but without you all, it would have been a whole lot worse.”

Two wildfires near Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, which were reported on Saturday evening, have also been extinguished, after an “extreme” wildlife warning expired.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The wildfires near the A701, which were reported on Saturday evening have been extinguished.

“Officers were made aware of fires in the Tweedsmuir area and one just north of Moffat. There have been no reported injuries.

“The road has now fully reopened and the public are thanked for their cooperation and support.”