Local MP Douglas Ross, has thanked Firefighters for their tremendous efforts in extinguishing a wildfire that raged out of control near Ballindalloch, Speyside, in recent days.
During the height of the blaze the B9008 between Bridge of Avon and Glenlivet was closed to traffic. Fifty firefighters tackled the fire with 13 appliances in attendance at the scene.
Early on Thursday morning the blaze was brought under control with no persons injured and no significant damage to any property.
Douglas said: “I want to thank all the firefighters and those in the community involved in helping fire service personnel during this incident for their efforts in bringing this wildfire under control, preventing it from spreading further.
“Whilst conditions were not helped by strong winds, firefighters and those from the local community, worked tirelessly for 16 hours overnight to bring the fire under control and ensured it was extinguished.
"It's a reminder to those venturing out into the countryside to be mindful of these very dry conditions because the potential for fire is very high and the consequences can be severe."