Trump Plays Golf at Scottish Resort Amid Security Measures and Planned Protests

A major security operation surrounded US President Donald Trump as he played golf at the start of a five-day private visit to Scotland. The president headed to his Trump Turnberry resort, which he bought in 2014, after arriving in the country last night. He was seen on the golf course there, wearing a white cap and driving a golf buggy.

Before his arrival, a large number of police and military personnel were spotted searching the grounds at the venue in South Ayrshire. Various road closures were put in place, limiting access for both locals and the media. Mr. Trump is staying at Turnberry for the beginning of his five-day private visit, during which he will have talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney.

A meeting is also scheduled for him to discuss trade with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tomorrow. With no official talks planned for today, the president, a well-known golf enthusiast, seems free to play the famous Turnberry course. However, protests have been planned, with opponents of Mr. Trump expected to gather in Edinburgh and Aberdeen later on Saturday, and the Stop Trump coalition planning a 'festival of resistance'.

In addition to visiting Trump Turnberry, Mr. Trump will head to Aberdeenshire later in his visit and is expected to open a second course at his golf resort in Balmedie. Upon landing in Ayrshire, the president took questions from journalists, urging Europe to 'get your act together' on immigration, which he said was 'killing' the continent. He also praised Mr. Starmer, calling him a 'good man', but noted that the Prime Minister is 'slightly more liberal' than he is.

This visit will be a significant test for Police Scotland as they manage the demonstrations in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, as well as any protests near the president's course. The force has requested support from other UK organizations to increase officer numbers, with senior officers and rank-and-file groups anticipating an impact on policing nationwide for the duration of the visit. Before the visit began, Mr. Swinney urged Scots to protest 'peacefully and within the law'.