The Spitfire plane dedicated to heroes working for the NHS has been charting a route over Scotland today.

The aircraft has been soaring over hospitals as part of its journey to thank those working for the NHS on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The plane took off from Cumbernauld Airport at around 10am this morning, before reaching Edinburgh ten minutes later.

It then headed north to Dunfermline at around 10.16am, before following on through Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Elgin.

It will take off from Inverness Airport at around 1.30pm after it landed there and is due to reach Stirling and Falkirk around thirty minutes later.

The Spitfire is due to reach Glasgow’s New Stobhill Hospital at 2.08pm, Gartnavel at 2.10pm and the QEUH at 2.12pm.

Finally, it will fly over Paisley’s Leverndale, Dykebar and RAH hospitals before landing back at Cumbernauld.

The Herald: Pilot John Romain with the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire at Cumbernauld AirportPilot John Romain with the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire at Cumbernauld Airport

The Herald: Pilot John Romain with "Thank You NHS" Spitfire at Cumbernauld Airport Pilot John Romain with "Thank You NHS" Spitfire at Cumbernauld Airport

The Herald: Hand written signatures on the fuselage of the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire.Hand written signatures on the fuselage of the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire.

The Herald: The Spitfire at Cumbernauld AirportThe Spitfire at Cumbernauld Airport

The Herald: Staff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh watch as the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire passes overheadStaff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh watch as the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire passes overhead

The Herald: Pilot John Romain with the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire at Cumbernauld AirportPilot John Romain with the "Thank You NHS" Spitfire at Cumbernauld Airport

The Herald: Callum Kerr captured these breathtaking shots as it flew over Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Image credit: Callum KerrCallum Kerr captured these breathtaking shots as it flew over Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Image credit: Callum Kerr

The Herald: Callum Kerr captured these breathtaking shots as it flew over Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Image credit: Callum KerrCallum Kerr captured these breathtaking shots as it flew over Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Image credit: Callum Kerr

The Herald: Callum Kerr captured these breathtaking shots as it flew over Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Image credit: Callum KerrCallum Kerr captured these breathtaking shots as it flew over Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Image credit: Callum Kerr