Flight restrictions to be imposed over Scotland during Donald Trump's visit
The Civil Aviation Authority has published guidance to cover the length of the US President's trip, which includes visits his two golf resorts in Aberdeenshire and Ayrshire.
In a briefing issued to the aviation industry on Wednesday, it said: "The President of the United States (POTUS) will visit Scotland between July 25 and 29.
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"POTUS will visit several locations throughout Scotland 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 between July 24 and 29."
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The initial restrictions cover Prestwick Airport, where Trump is expected to arrive from the US on board Air Force One, and the area surrounding the Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire where he is expected to be based.
Further restrictions cover RAF Lossiemouth in the north-east and over the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire, where Trump will open a new golf course named in honour of his later mother, Mary, reports the Daily Record.
It comes as a senior officer has warned Trump's upcoming visit to Scotland will 'undoubtedly stretch' police resources
Chief Superintendent Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (Asps), said the visit of the US President would require a 'significant operation across the country over many days' from Police Scotland.
His comments come in the wake of similar concerns from the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) – the body which represents rank and file officers.
However Scottish First Minister John Swinney has insisted policing will not be put in a 'detrimental position' as a result of the visit. Trump is due to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a five-day private visit to his his golf resorts in both Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire.
During his time in Scotland the President will meet both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Swinney.
Hay said: "The private visit of President Donald Trump to Scotland at the end of July will require the Police Service of Scotland to plan for and deliver a significant operation across the country over many days.
'This will undoubtedly stretch all our resources from local policing divisions to specialist and support functions such as contact, command and control.'
Police superintendents and chief superintendents will have 'key leadership roles' for the visit, he added, saying they would be taking responsibility for areas such as planning and resourcing, intelligence gathering, command and control communications, armed operations, public order, and other specialist functions."
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