Donald Trump spotted with son Eric at luxury Turnberry resort during five-day Scotland visit
The US President, 79, arrived aboard Air Force One at around 8.30pm last night for his five-day private visit to Bonnie Scotland.
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After waving to the crowds, he met the welcoming committee, which included Scottish Secretary Ian Murray.
He was then whisked away in his armoured motorcade to his exclusive Turnberry golf resort on the Ayrshire coast.
Villagers waved as the convoy passed through nearby Kirkoswald and later arrived at the resort at around 9.30pm.
And he has wasted no time in taking to the green after being seen teeing off at the luxury resort this morning.
Donning a white USA baseball cap, he has been joined by his son Eric as he enjoys the Turnberry's Ailsa course.
Mr Trump was spotted being escorted down to the course on a golf buggy, with a convoy following close behind.
Mr Trump is set to spend the weekend at his two golf resorts - Trump Turnberry and Menie in Aberdeenshire.
During his stay, he will officially open his second course at Menie, named in honour of his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod.
His visit is expected to last until Tuesday, July 29.
The President is also scheduled to meet Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his trip.
A massive £5million security operation has been rolled out to ensure his safety, with around 6,000 police officers drafted in from across the UK to support the efforts.
His visit is expected to spark mass protests around his golf courses and in major Scottish cities.
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