Inside JD Vance's stay at luxury Scottish resort as police ramp up security for Donald Trump VP's visit
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JD Vance is expected to stay at a plush countryside estate during his visit to Scotland.
The US Vice President is set to arrive in Scotland later this week.
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JD Vance is set to visit Scotland as part of his summer holiday trip to the UK
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The US Vice President and his family will spend time at the luxury Carnell Estate in rural Ayrshire
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Cops have been guarding the entrance to the estate
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Donald Trump's number two is currently in England after arriving last week for his holidays.
Airspace restrictions have been put in place around Carnell Estate, near Kilmarnock, is restricted between 9am today and midnight on Sunday, according to air traffic service provide NATS.
The airspace around Prestwick Airport between 9am tomorrow and midnight on Sunday.
A briefing note published by NATS states: "A VIP will visit the Carnell Estate, Ayrshire Scotland between the 12 August 2025 and 17 August 2025 and as part of the security arrangements the Secretary of State for Transport has decided that it is necessary, on
the grounds of public safety and security, to introduce Restriction of Flying Regulations under Article 239 of the Air Navigation Order 2016 to restrict the operation of all types of aircraft."
Carnell Estate is owned by Michael Findlay and has been family-owned since the 1300s.
A description of the country pile on its website states: "Carnell Estates is home to a stunning 14th century tower and historic and luxurious mansion house hidden within beautiful, prize-winning gardens and over 2000 acres of parkland in Ayrshire, Scotland.
"The estate is renowned for its private hospitality and can be rented for exclusive use including corporate think tanks, product launches, bespoke wedding parties, golf groups and shooting."
Mr Vance's trip planned trip north of the border comes just weeks after Mr Trump visited his Turnberry estate, near Girvan, Ayrshire.
The US President also travelled to Aberdeenshire, where he opened his new golf course at Menie.
Mr Vance and his family stayed Chevening House - the official residence of Foreign Secretary David Lammy - in Kent last week.
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They've also visited the picturesque Cotswolds.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Planning is under way for a potential visit to Scotland by the Vice President of the United States.
"Details of any visit would be for the White House to comment on, however it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation."
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