Crews tackle wildfires across Scotland as heatwave continues

Dozens of firefighters have been tackling wildfires across Scotland as the heatwave continues.

About 40 firefighters were called to the Gramps in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen at about 19:50 on Wednesday.

Crews had earlier been sent to Aberdeen beach on the Bridge of Don side.

Blazes have also been tackled near Torlundy and Rannoch in the Highlands, and bales of straw caught light at a farm near Kelso which led to an overnight firefighting operation.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there was a wildfire warning in place until Saturday - "extreme" across Scotland and "very high" for North West Highland.

This week Scotland recorded its hottest day with Threave in Dumfries and Galloway reaching 30.7C on Monday.

Several different appliances, including specialist units, were called to the scene of a "large" gorse fire at the Gramps.

Crews returned on Thursday morning to check it was safe.

At Aberdeen beach, firefighters managed to bring the gorse blaze under control within a couple of hours.

The SFRS has advised people living near the fire at Torlundy, near Fort William, to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke.

It said most wildfires are started by accident, including due to the use of barbecues.