Police have launched an investigation after an abandoned building was set on fire in Dunblane.
Emergency services were called to the property near Ochiltree in the Stirlingshire town just before 5pm on Wednesday.
Pictures on social media showed plumes of smoke coming from the building.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a fire at a premises on Ochiltree, Dunblane, around 4.50pm on Wednesday.
“Emergency services attended and there are no reports of any injuries.
“The fire is being treated as wilful and inquiries are ongoing.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received the call at 4.44pm on Wednesday to a fire near Ochiltree.
“Four appliances and a height appliance attended the scene.
“One appliance remained overnight to ensure the flames were extinguished and departed at 6.20am on Thursday.
“There are no reported injuries.”
Abandoned building previously owned by hotel boss
One local told The Courier, the property was previously owned by Reo Stakis, the former owner of the Dunblane Hydro Hotel.
He added: “I live in Newton Crescent, directly behind the Hydro.
“The smoke was blowing right over Newton Crescent and Ochiltree.”
A nearby health club was forced to close due to the fire.
Dunblane Hydro Health Club posted on Facebook: “Due to an ongoing incident on a neighbouring property, we have had to close the club until further notice.
“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”
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