WORKS on a footpath on the iconic Arthur’s Seat have seen bags of stones airlifted up the hill by helicopter in an impressive operation.
Holyrood Park, home to the iconic hill, was left with tonnes of stones dumped in a work site over the weekend.
Over the last three days however, the 251m-tall hill has seen constant action from helicopters as the stones left at the bottom were flown up to the path they were to be placed on.
The works are being carried out by Historical Environment Scotland (HES) to maintain footpaths in the area.
The path in question is closed from the 14-17 January while works are carried out, with rangers from HES on site to guide walkers along alternative routes in the meantime.
The works will see the High Road and sections of the hillside above closed as helicopters fly the stones up the hill.
Locals saw the aviation action over the past three days and took to social media to ask what was happening.
A post made to social media on Wednesday reads: “Helicopter flying low over Arthur’s Seat.
“Has anyone else noticed the helicopter this morning?
“It was there yesterday too and appears to be going from the bottom to the top repeatedly to drop something off from a rope beneath it. Any clues as to what?”
The post received dozens of comments from social media users explaining the works that are being carried out.
One said: “They’re transporting slabs of rock to the top, possibly building a new footpath at the top.”
Another replied: “Edinburgh Council: Oh no maybe we shouldn’t do fireworks because animal welfare.
“Also Edinburgh Council: Sure fly a bunch of jets over the city, and a low flying [Airbus] A400M, and have helicopters buzz around the area at least twice a month.”
