Firefighters tackle blaze on Perthshire hillside

Six fire engines and a specialist wildfire unit were sent to the hillside blaze

Fire crews have spent two days tackling a blaze on a Perthshire hillside during an "extreme" wildfire warning covering much of Scotland.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire near the M90, in the Craigend area of Perth, shortly after 14:00 on Friday.

Six fire engines and a specialist wildfire unit were sent to the scene, with the road closed between Aberdalgie and Craigend.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said that crews remained at the scene on Saturday and were working to "make the area safe".

Local resident Louise Omerod, who witnessed the blaze, said it was hard to reach on the hillside and firefighters had a "tough job on their hands".

She said crews "worked really hard" to contain the flames and deserved thanks for their efforts.

Earlier in July, parts of the north of Scotland were hit by wildfires which burned for several days, prompting a police investigation.

SFRS group commander Raymond King asked people to exercise "extreme caution" and to "think twice" before doing anything involving a naked flame.

He continued: "Many rural and remote communities are hugely impacted by wildfires, which can cause significant damage."

The blaze comes during a heatwave that has seen temperatures pass 30C in parts of Scotland.