VISITORS had to be rescued from a popular beauty spot near Glasgow. 

Emergency services were called out to the Devil's Pulpit at Finnich Glen at around 6.30pm yesterday following reports of people in difficulty. 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) worked with their partners at Mountain Rescue to bring the group to safety.

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The SFRS sent two water rescue units to the scene as well as water and rope specialists. 

It is understood two adults and three children had to be rescued. 

They were looked over by paramedics following the incident. 

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An SFRS spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 6.33pm on Sunday, June 11 to reports of persons in difficulty at Devil's Pulpit, Finnich Glen, Killearn, Stirlingshire.

"Operations Control mobilised two water rescue units to the scene.

"SFRS water and rope rescue specialists supported partners at Mountain Rescue, who brought the casualties to safety before being handed into the care of paramedics.

"Firefighters left after ensuring the area was safe."

Scottish Mountain Rescue and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.