Man reported to prosecutors over island wildfire

A man will be reported to prosecutors following a wildfire on Skye.

Firefighters spent 12 hours battling the blaze which broke out near Sligachan on Sunday. It was one of several fires in the Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross areas at the weekend.

Police said a 49-year-old man will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to the fire near Sligachan.

Officers are continuing to investigate the cause of all the fires. Inspector Lynda Allan said: “I would urge people to enjoy the fine weather we’ve been experiencing responsibly.”

NORTH AYRSHIRE