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Secret Service snipers were positioned at vantage points while some other golfers on the course were patted down by security personnel.
Donald Trump was spotted playing golf at one of his Scottish properties ahead of official meetings. Source: PA / Robert Perry
The 79-year-old Trump touched down Friday at nearby Prestwick Airport as hundreds of onlookers came out to see Air Force One and catch a glimpse of its famous passenger.
“Stop the windmills. You’re ruining your countries,” he added.
Protesters angry at Trump and Keir Starmer
Participants held placards with slogans like “Scotland hates Trump” and waved Palestinian flags.
People take part in a Stop Trump Scotland protest outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh. Source: PA / Jane Barlow
“I am here because of fascism in America under Trump’s rule. I am here because of genocide in Gaza that is being funded and enabled by British and American governments,” said 44-year-old Amy Hanlon in Aberdeen.
“He’s here on a private trip to look around his golf courses and the amount of money it’s costing the Scottish tax payer is absolutely obscene,” one protester said.
People take part in a Stop Trump Scotland protest at the Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen. Source: PA / Nick Forbes
The anger was not just directed at Trump, but also at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has put a lot of time and effort into building a good working relationship with the US president.
“I can see that on balance it probably needs to happen, it could be really awkward on some counts if the First Minister does not meet with him, but personally I think it would have said a lot more if John Swinney had said ‘I’m not meeting with that man’,” a protesting Scot said.
Others welcomed Trump
“I think the best thing about Trump is he’s not actually a politician yet he’s the most powerful man in the world and I think he’s looking at the best interests of his own country,” said 46-year-old Lee McLean, who had travelled from nearby Kilmarnock.
