Woman Rescued After 30ft Fall on Arthur's Seat
A woman was rescued by firefighters when she slipped 30ft down a hill on Arthur's Seat and suffered a broken ankle.
Firefighters used a basket stretcher and line rescue hauling equipment to lift her back to safety on Saturday afternoon.
She was then taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.
A fire service spokesperson said: “We are often called to assist people on Arthur’s Seat especially coming into the summer months.
"It is important to take care if you decide to go walking or running in this area and we recommend you stick to clear paths.
"Make sure have your mobile phone with you and let people know your plans and when you are expected back.
“It takes time and a number of resources to ensure our highly experienced line rescue teams can risk assess each rescue situation and can carry out a safe extrication.
“Sometimes it can be difficult to get access to people trapped or injured and the conditions can be precarious.
“We would urge people to take care on Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags and stay safe while enjoying exploring round the area.”