Police Helicopter to Holyrood Palace temp landing site

Monday, 20 July 2026 | 15:15 | From Willowbrae

Flight route Police Helicopter Willowbrae - Holyrood Palace temp landing site, 20 July 2026, 14:15

On Monday, 20 July 2026 at 15:15, a Police Helicopter departed from Willowbrae to Holyrood Palace temp landing site. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 8 miles at an average speed of 24 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLS
Helicopter: G-POLS

The helicopter G-POLS is used by the British police. The helicopter is deployed in pursuits, missing persons cases and other incidents where a helicopter provides added value.

Photo: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
9 miles
550 feet
dashboard average speed
24 mph
22 minutes
15:15
15:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site, 15:36

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site15:35

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:35

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site15:33

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:33

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Southside, City of Edinburgh15:32

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:32

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site15:31

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:30

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Holyrood Palace temp landing site15:30

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:30

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Southside, City of Edinburgh15:28

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:28

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Southside, City of Edinburgh15:26

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:26

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Southside, City of Edinburgh15:26

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Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh15:26

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Southside, City of Edinburgh15:15

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Duddingston Low Road, City of Edinburgh15:15