Pensioner in hospital after Arthur's Seat rescue

A pensioner was stretchered off Arthur's Seat this afternoon by a fire service line rescue team and paramedics.

The elderly man was rescued from Arthur's Seat.

Five appliances were called to Arthur's Seat following the 999 call at about 2:5pm, and crews went to the man's aid near the foot of the Dry Dam. He was then taken off the hill and driven to hospital.

The spokeswoman said the man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.