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The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Trump to Scotland? Police get ready for presidential visit
"While official confirmation has not yet been made, it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation," Emma Bond, assistant chief constable of Police Scotland, said in a statement July 9. More: R&A exploring feasibility of Donald Trump's Turnberry as venue for British Open Trump is also due to visit Britain later this year on a second official state visit. Britain has not yet set a date for that trip. The dates for Trump's visit to Scotland have also not been announced. When Trump visited the golf courses in Scotland in 2018, there were protests at the site and in some of the country's largest cities. More: Trump golf course in Scotland vandalized by pro-Palestinian protesters, photos show Police Scotland said the cost of Trump's three-day visit to the country in July 2018 cost more than 3 million pounds ($4.08 million). The then-head of Scotland's police force said that trip would require more than 5,000 officers.
The National
5 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Donald Trump to visit Scotland 'in weeks' as '5000 police drafted'
Police Scotland's assistant chief constable Emma Bond told Sky News: 'Planning is under way for a potential visit to Scotland later this month by the president of the United States. 'While official confirmation has not yet been made, it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation.' The expected visit would be the first time Trump has been to Scotland since his victory in the US election. Last month, The Scottish Mail on Sunday reported that Trump will visit his three Scottish golf courses by the end of July, including Turnberry. Trump previously suggested his visit would coincide with the grand opening of a second 18-hole course at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, named the MacLeod course after his Scottish mother. According to reports, security services are preparing for Air Force One to land at Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire. Trump's last visit to Turnberry, during his first term as president, prompted a protest on a beach overlooking the golf course, featuring now sadly deceased Scottish comedian Janey Godley. The Turnberry course has seen several protests since Trump took over the White House for the second time. Protesters sprayed red paint on the clubhouse at the 800-acre resort, and damage was also caused to the greens where the words 'Gaza is not for sale' were also painted.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
US President Donald Trump to visit Scotland in coming weeks
Sky News has reported that the billionaire politican has made plans to travel to Scotland in late July or early August. Sources told the broadcaster that Mr Trump will visit his Turnberry and Aberdeenshire golf courses as part of a trip that "could last more than a few days." As many as 5,000 police officers could have to work 12 hour shifts as a result of the visit, sources added. Police Scotland's assistant chief constable Emma Bond said: "Planning is under way for a potential visit to Scotland later this month by the President of the United States. "While official confirmation has not yet been made, it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation." This would the first time Mr Trump has visited Scotland since his re-election as president last November. A visit by Mr Trump in 2018 led to widespread protests in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen, as thousands gathered to jeer the American politican. READ NEXT: Scottish actor who appeared in BBC River City accused of rape and assault READ NEXT: Man accused of trying to murder toddler by stepping in front of moving train The Scottish Greens have previously said Mr Trump is "not welcome" in Scotland and have called for him to be met with protests. In February, Green co-leader Patrick Harvie MSP said: 'The threat Trump represents to global security, to democracy, to human rights and to our climate could not be clearer. "To offer him such a warm welcome and the trappings of a state visit is a slap in the face to the millions of people across the US and beyond who are frightened for their friends and family who are having their rights eroded or removed." While First Minister John Swinney has said he would meet with Mr Trump if he visits Scotland, he said in March that a planned royal visit should be reconsidered in the wake of the president's verbal attack on Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He went on to meet Mr Trump's son, Eric, at Bute House in March.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Scottish police preparing for possible Trump to visit Scotland this month
LONDON: Scottish police said on Wednesday that they were preparing for a possible visit by US President Donald Trump to the country later this month, which would mark his first visit to Britain since the US election last year. "Planning is under way for a potential visit to Scotland later this month by the President of the United States," Emma Bond, assistant chief constable of Police Scotland, said in a statement.
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
US President Donald Trump to visit Scotland in coming weeks
Sources told the broadcaster that Mr Trump will visit his Turnberry and Aberdeenshire golf courses as part of a trip that "could last more than a few days." As many as 5,000 police officers could have to work 12 hour shifts as a result of the visit, sources added. Police Scotland's assistant chief constable Emma Bond said: "Planning is under way for a potential visit to Scotland later this month by the President of the United States. "While official confirmation has not yet been made, it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation." This would the first time Mr Trump has visited Scotland since his re-election as president last November. A visit by Mr Trump in 2018 led to widespread protests in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen, as thousands gathered to jeer the American politican. Read more: 'Historic convergence' of crypto and golf at Trump International in Aberdeen Ash Regan calls on Elon Musk to 'forget Trump and bring SpaceX to Scotland' Donald Trump calls for more North Sea oil drilling with Aberdeen 'the hub' The Scottish Greens have previously said Mr Trump is "not welcome" in Scotland and have called for him to be met with protests. In February, Green co-leader Patrick Harvie MSP said: 'The threat Trump represents to global security, to democracy, to human rights and to our climate could not be clearer. "To offer him such a warm welcome and the trappings of a state visit is a slap in the face to the millions of people across the US and beyond who are frightened for their friends and family who are having their rights eroded or removed." While First Minister John Swinney has said he would meet with Mr Trump if he visits Scotland, he said in March that a planned royal visit should be reconsidered in the wake of the president's verbal attack on Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He went on to meet Mr Trump's son, Eric, at Bute House in March.
