ANTI-Trump rallies across Scotland are now underway as the US President teed off at his Turnberry course this morning.
Angry campaigners are listening to speeches and waving creative signs in Aberdeen and Edinburgh as the American leader enjoys a round of golf at his luxury Ayrshire resort.
Trump enjoying Turnberry’s Ailsa course this morning
Police officers and military personnel search the area at the Trump Turnberry
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The US President has been spotted wearing a USA white baseball cap as he golfs this morning on the resort’s Ailsa course.
Earlier this morning a large number of police and military personnel were spotted searching the grounds at the resort where Mr Trump is staying.
A high-profile security operation was in full swing, with police and others searching the area.
Police also have road closures in place, with limited access for locals and members of the media.
He was in high spirits as his Air Force One touched down at Prestwick at 8.30pm last night for a four-day trip of golf and meetings.
He landed in Scotland in party mood after revealing his plans for a trade deal celebration with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney.
Mr Trump said: “We’re going to do a little celebrating because we get along very well.”
He was welcomed by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray before being whisked to his luxury Turnberry resort 20 miles down the Ayrshire coast.
He declared: “There’s no place like Turnberry. It’s the best course in the world.”
Police snipers had stood guard on air traffic control towers for the modified Boeing 747’s arrival amid heavy security.
Hundreds of planespotters gathered at a nearby mound as early as yesterday morning.
Villagers waved as the convoy passed through nearby Kirkoswald and later arrived at Turnberry at around 9.30pm.
Donald Trump’s vehicle passed a small group of protesters on the way to the hotel.
Sources told The Scottish Sun protesters would have no chance of getting near Mr Trump despite fears they could storm the resort via the shore.
Fears grow for overstretched front-line cops ahead of major rallies expected today in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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