Firefighters tackle large blaze near Inverness
Six appliances have been sent out to the scene.
A major fire has broken out in the Highlands, with firefighters working to bring it under control.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) say they were called to reports of a wildfire off the B861 near Farr, at around 10:14am this morning.
Six appliances have been sent out to the scene of the blaze.
Highland Council's in house bus service has confirmed the road between Culduthel and Inverarnie is closed.
The SFRS say there is no immediate threat to life or nearby property.
A spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.14am on Friday, 21 March, to reports of a wildfire off the B861 between Inverness and Farr.
“Operations Control have mobilised six fire appliances and special resources to the scene.
“Firefighters continue to work to bring the wildfire under control.
“There is no immediate threat to life or nearby property.”
A post on the Highland Council buses Facebook page says: "Due to the ongoing fire on the B861 between Culduthel and Inverarnie, our service 14 from Inverness Bridge Street to Whitebridge (via Inverness Royal Academy) at 1225 will have to operate a diversionary route using the A9 to re-joining the scheduled route at Invernarnie.
"Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this."