Edinburgh Arthur's Seat: Man rushed to hospital after falling from Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park

Emergency services flooded Holyrood Park after an incident on Arthur’s Seat.

A man has been taken to hospital for treatment after falling off the peak in Edinburgh.

Police were called to Queen’s Drive in Holyrood Park, after being alerted to a man falling off Arthur’s Seat at around 6.20am on Wednesday, February 15. Ambulances and fire appliances also rushed to the scene, and a man was taken to hospital for treatment.

High Road in Holyrood Park has been closed due to the incident. Historic Scotland will provide an update when the road can re-open.

A man has been taken to hospital after falling off Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.20am on Wednesday, 15 February, we were called to Queen’s Drive following a report that a man had fallen at Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh. Emergency services attended and he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment."

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.