Firefighters tackle wild blaze in north of Scotland

More than two dozen firefighters are tackling a wildfire in the north of Scotland.

More than two dozen firefighters are tackling a wildfire in the north of Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service first received calls about the blaze in the Ben Bhraggie area near Golspie shortly after midnight on Saturday.

Several fire engines were sent out to the area, with some 27 firefighters trying to extinguish the flames, according to a force spokeswoman.