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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Donald Trump jets into Scotland on Air Force One – as top cops brace for major protests in massive security op
The American leader will be greeted by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray when he steps off his Air Force 1 his evening TRUMP IN TOWN Donald Trump jets into Scotland on Air Force One – as top cops brace for major protests in massive security op Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump has touched down in Scotland this evening for a four-day visit - his first visit to the UK since his re-election. The US president is expected to visit his golf resorts at Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast and Menie in Aberdeenshire over the weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 President Donald Trump waves as he disembarks from Air Force One at Glasgow Prestwick Airport Credit: Reuters 5 Air Force One approaches the runway at Prestwick Airport Credit: EPA 5 He briefly spoke with the media on the tarmac before being escorted away by his armoured motorcade Credit: Getty 5 High security measures have been cranked up at his golf resorts Credit: Getty 5 It is believed Mr Trump's family landed at Prestwick Airport midday in a Trump branded jet Credit: Colin Stephen He is also due to open his second course at Menie named after his late mother Mary Anne MacLeod, who was born on the Isle of Lewis. The President will also meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney during his Scots trip. He was greeted by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray when he stepped off his Air Force 1, with the minister earlier pledging to give the American leader a "warm welcome". Mr Trump's presence will result in a significant operation from Police Scotland and thousands of officers, who are expected to deal with mass protests around his golf courses and major Scottish cities. High security measures have been cranked up at his golf resorts at Turnberry and Menie, Aberdeenshire, ahead of his arrival. The ring of steel includes a strict no-fly zone at both locations. Earlier today it is believed Mr Trump's family landed at Prestwick Airport in a Trump branded jet. One eagle-eyed punter said: "It looked like a big travel operation was already well underway. "It's not every day you see plane's carrying the US President and his family land on your doorstep." It comes after the President's Secret Service motorcade was spotted after arriving in Scotland. Donald Trump's family plane lands in Scotland ahead of Turnberry visit The black SUV vehicles were seen filling up at a petrol station in Monkton after being unloaded from a huge US Air Force Globemaster plane on Thursday. Trump will be here between this evening and next Tuesday and is expected to mix golf and business with key political meetings.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Every road closure ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Scotland revealed
Ten roads will be closed completely over the weekend as the US President visits Scotland DON THE ROAD Every road closure ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Scotland revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRIVERS have been warned that several roads will be closed ahead of Donald Trump's arrival in Scotland. The US President is expected to touch down on Air Force 1 at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire later this evening for a private four-day visit. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Air Force 1 at Prestwick Airport later this evening Credit: Alamy 4 A multimillion-pound police operation has been launched ahead of his arrival Credit: PA 4 A ring of steel has been erected around Trump Turnberry Credit: AFP 4 Several road closures and restrictions are in place over the weekend Credit: PA Trump is set to spend the weekend at his golf resorts -Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast and Menie in Aberdeenshire. The Republican leader is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney during his stay. He will also cut the ribbon on his second golf course at Menie ahead of an official State Visit planned for September. A multimillion-pound security operation has been launched in preparation for the President's arrival. Around 6,000 police officers have been drafted in from across the UK in the largest police operation since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. A ring of steel has been erected around Trump Turnberry, with 10-foot fencing encircling the exclusive Ayrshire resort. Over the weekend, ten roads in the vicinity of Maidens, Turnberry, and Prestwick Airport will be fully closed. A further eight roads will face restrictions on waiting and loading. Road closures include: Turnberry Lodge Road Lodge Road Maidens Road Station Road (Turnberry) Shanter Road Seabank View Kirksowald Road Harbour Road Baineshill Drive Sandyford Road Protesters hang off bridge in major demo ahead of Trump's Scotland visit Prohibition of Waiting and Loading restrictions include: Station Road (Monkton) Kilmarnock Road Baird Road Newdykes Shawfarm Road Monkton Road Mcintyre Road Elvis Street Welsh Road The airspace around Turnberry, Prestwick and Aberdeenshire also will also face restrictions from Thursday, July 24 until July 29. Cops have warned drone operators to ensure it is legal to fly in the area. We told previously how ten activists shut down a major road by hanging off the side of it as part of a protest against the President's visit to Scotland. Emergency services raced to the Forth Road Bridge in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, this afternoon. The alarm was raised at around 1.05pm after cops received reports of a protest starting to build. Police are urging the public to stay clear of the area as they deal with the incident, adding that they are "engaging" with those involved.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Donald Trump visit: US President set to touch down in Prestwick Airport for four-day Scotland trip
The American leader will be greeted by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray when he steps off his Air Force 1 his evening TARTAN TRUMP Donald Trump visit: US President set to touch down in Prestwick Airport for four-day Scotland trip Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump is due to touch down in Scotland this evening for a four-day visit - his first visit to the UK since his re-election. The US president is expected to visit his golf resorts at Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast and Menie in Aberdeenshire over the weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The US president is expected to visit his golf resorts at Turnberry and Menie Credit: AFP 4 High security measures have been cranked up at his golf resorts Credit: Getty 4 The ring of steel includes a strict no-fly zone at both locations Credit: Reuters 4 It is believed Mr Trump's family landed at Prestwick Airport midday in a Trump branded jet Credit: Colin Stephen He is also due to open his second course at Menie named after his late mother Mary Anne MacLeod, who was born on the Isle of Lewis. The President will also meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney during his Scots trip. He will be greeted by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray when he steps off his Air Force 1, with the minister pledging to give the American leader a "warm welcome". Mr Trump's presence will result in a significant operation from Police Scotland and thousands of officers, who are expected to deal with mass protests around his golf courses and major Scottish cities. High security measures have been cranked up at his golf resorts at Turnberry and Menie, Aberdeenshire, ahead of his arrival. The ring of steel includes a strict no-fly zone at both locations. Earlier today it is believed Mr Trump's family landed at Prestwick Airport in a Trump branded jet. One eagle-eyed punter said: "It looked like a big travel operation was already well underway. "It's not every day you see plane's carrying the US President and his family land on your doorstep." It comes after the President's Secret Service motorcade was spotted after arriving in Scotland. Donald Trump's family plane lands in Scotland ahead of Turnberry visit The black SUV vehicles were seen filling up at a petrol station in Monkton after being unloaded from a huge US Air Force Globemaster plane on Thursday. Trump will be here between this evening and next Tuesday and is expected to mix golf and business with key political meetings.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Major Scots road & bridge CLOSED amid ‘protest' as cops race to scene
'AVOID THE AREA' Major Scots road & bridge CLOSED amid 'protest' as cops race to scene DRIVERS have been warned that a major Scottish road and bridge is closed as a huge protest gets underway. Emergency services raced to the Forth Road Bridge in South Queensferry this afternoon. Advertisement The alarm was raised at around 1.05pm after cops received reports of a protest starting to build. Police are urging motorists to stay clear of the area as they deal with the incident. Officers are currently at the scene and are "engaging" with those involved in the protest. It's currently unclear what sparked the protest. Advertisement However, it comes on the day that President Donald Trump is due to land in Scotland for his four-day visit. The US President is jetting into Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Air Force 1 between 7.20pm and 8.05pm. Another no-fly zone is in place from 7.30pm to 8.50pm between the airport and his Trump Turnberry hotel and golf course. The force released a statement which said: "The Forth Road Bridge is closed due to a protest reported to police around 1.05pm on Friday, 25 July. Advertisement "Officers are in attendance and engaging with those involved. "Please avoid the area." Traffic Scotland has asked motorists to use the Queensferry Crossing while police remain at the scene. Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, it said: "Users of the Forth Road Bridge are advised to use the Queensferry Crossing at this time due to a police incident" Advertisement West Lothian Council also warned the public that the bridge is closed to anyone travelling "by bus, taxi, motorcycle or by foot". The local authority posted on Facebook: "For anyone who is planning on travelling over the Forth Road Bridge today by bus, taxi, motorcycle or by foot. "The Forth Road Bridge is closed due to a protest reported to police around 1.05pm on Friday, 25 July." More to follow... Advertisement For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
STV News
5 days ago
- Politics
- STV News
Final preparations under way as Trump to leave White House for Scotland
US President Donald Trump arrives in Scotland on Friday night for a five-day private visit The visit is expected to include meetings with PM Sir Keir Starmer and FM John Swinney Trump will split his time between his golf resorts at Turnberry and Menie Police Scotland has launched a major security operation, with road closures and extended shifts for officers across Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire Demonstrations are expected in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and near Trump's golf courses The visit comes amid renewed scrutiny over Trump's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, fuelling conspiracy theories in far-right circles Donald Trump is preparing to depart the White House in Washington DC for Scotland on Friday. At around 9am local time, the US President is expected to board the presidential Air Force 1 aircraft heading to Scotland for a five-day visit. The occasion is officially private, rather than presidential, but Trump is expected to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney while he's in Scotland. Air Force 1 – the presidential aeroplane – will be in the air for approximately seven hours before touching down at Prestwick Airport on Friday evening. Trump is expected to be greeted by Scottish secretary Ian Murray on the tarmac. On Thursday, Murray said the UK will extend a 'warm welcome' to the President. It comes as Trump seeks to downplay his previous connections with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein case feeds into far-right conspiracy theories about child abuse rings formed of members of the global elite, propagated by some of the President's closest allies. Tight security measures are in place ahead of the visit, including road closures and restrictions in and around Turnberry, Maidens, and Prestwick Airport. A deer was euthanised on Friday morning after it was knocked down by a police vehicle at Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeenshire ahead of the US President's arrival. New Arc Wildlife Rescue said it was called to Trump International Golf Links at around 5.30am on Friday. Due to the animal's injuries, it had to be euthanised at the scene. Trump's visit is also set to spark protests across the country over the weekend. The Stop Trump Coalition is organising events in Aberdeen city centre and outside the US consulate in Edinburgh on Saturday – similar gatherings during Trump's visit to Scotland in 2018 attracted thousands of demonstrators. Protests are also expected around Trump's golf courses at Turnberry and Menie. First Minister John Swinney has urged protesters to express their views 'peacefully and lawfully'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
