Old hospital hit by fire again!

FIRE crews and police are back at the former Nithbank Hospital.

At least two fire engines have been called to the scene on Lindsay Terrace to deal with the blaze.

This latest fire is the fourth time in two years that the former hospital has been set alight and police are advising motorist to avoid the area, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are currently assisting our colleagues from The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service who are dealing with a Fire at the Old Nithbank Hospital in Dumfries.

"As a result Lindsay Terrace in Dumfries is closed to allow emergency services to deal with the incident. "This is likely to cause significant delays to traffic.