The burnt landscape around Ryvoan Bothy due to the wildfire that is believed to have started about 400m away from the bothy. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) took a team of journalists to the area around Ryvoan Bothy where the fire is believed to have started, the cause remains unknown. The journey to Ryvoan Bothy was led by Michael Humphreys, deputy assistant chief officer of the SFRS and Lynne Gow, the area commander, present since day one. Scorched earth near the Ryvoan Bothy. SFRS Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Michael Humphreys near Ryvoan Bothy in the Cairngorms pictured in the scorched landscape.