A big fire has ravaged an Edinburgh landmark and sent smoke billowing over the Scottish town.

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a downtown Edinburgh landmark.

Scottish Fire and Rescuers have deployed four fire engines to the scene and there have been no reports of casualties.

Four fire engines are working on what the fire service says was a “major” blaze.

Concerned residents shared shocking images and videos on social media that showed the giant fire burning near the entrance to the A1 roundabout in the city centre.

The area houses the historic Royal High School buildings and the Nelson Memorial, a column commemorating his death in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Calton Hill

Calton Hill () is a hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Views of, and from, (wikipedia)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh ; Scots: Edinburgh ; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann ) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian , (wikipedia)

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