The fire at the popular beauty spot was reported at around 4.05pm on Sunday, according to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
The service has four appliances and specialist resources at the scene, where they are continuing to battle the fire.
Arthur’s Seat, named after King Arthur, is situated at Holyrood Park, which overlooks the Scottish Parliament.
An SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.05pm on Sunday, August 10 to reports of a fire in the open at Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh.
“Operations control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to the area where firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a large area of gorse.
“There are no reported casualties at this time and crews remain at the scene.”
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