Five arrests made during Donald Trump's visit to Scotland
More than 7,000 police officers were involved in the operation and the four others who were arrested happened for a variety of offences across the four days of the US president's visit.
Mr Trump was visiting his golf courses in Turnberry and Menie and met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney during that time.
Two males and one female were arrested on Friday while another female was taken into custody on Sunday.
Friday's arrests saw a 25-year-old man and 65-year-old woman both arrested at Balmedie for threatening and abusive behaviour.
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The man is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday, August 20 while the women was cautioned and charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Another 25-year-old was arrested in Prestwick and issued with a Recorded Police Warning for threatening and abusive behaviour.
The final arrest over the weekend saw a 50-year-old also issued with an RPW on Sunday near to the American Consulate in Edinburgh for the same offence.
Part of the 7,000 officers included 1,197 mutual aid officers from forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The operation is one of the biggest in Police Scotland's history with many also responding to protests in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond, Gold commander for the police operation, said: 'This significant event took place safely without any serious disruption.
'A policing plan was put in place to maintain public safety, balance rights to peaceful protest and minimise disruption.
'I'd like to thank the public for their patience as we worked tirelessly to deliver this operation, while police work continued in communities across Scotland.
'Most importantly, I'd like to thank our officers and staff. Thank you for your professionalism and hard work during every long shift away from your family and friends.
'Every single officer and member of police staff should be incredibly proud of how we delivered this significant operation while keeping communities safe across Scotland.'
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