Ruth Comerford
Live reporter

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US President Donald Trump has landed in Scotland for his first UK trip since his re-election.

Trump will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen during his five-day visit.

Speaking to reporters after disembarking from Air Force One, the president said he will be "working on a deal" with the EU chief, before telling Europe to get it's "act together" on immigration and claiming windmills are "ruining the country".

Some turned out to welcome the US president in Scotland, but others, including some protesting over Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza, expressed their anger.

Although diplomatic talks are set to take place, our North America correspondent highlights that this is technically a private visit for Trump, where he will tour his golf resorts and preside over the opening of a new Trump-owned course in Aberdeenshire.

This trip underlines some of the ethical and political complications that arise from having a real estate tycoon serve as the US president, our correspondent writes.

We're ending our live coverage here, but you can keep up to date in our news story.

Bernd Debusmann Jr
Reporting from the White House

President Trump's week has involved fewer public appearances than usual.

On Tuesday, Trump met with the president of the Philippines, which he followed the next day with remarks at an AI summit as the administration released its much anticipated "AI Action Plan".

On Thursday, he signed executive orders - behind closed doors - and visited the Federal Reserve building, which the White House has accused Fed chairman Jerome Powell of mismanaging.

Much of the White House’s attention, however, has been elsewhere: fielding a seemingly endless stream of questions from reporters regarding the Epstein files and Ghislaine Maxwell, and on Trump's new claims that previously classified documents point to a “treasonous conspiracy” on the part of Barack Obama and others ahead of the 2016 election.

To some of his detractors, his statements, along with those of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, suggest he is trying to shift attention away from Epstein - a charge the administration vehemently denies.

A spokesman for Obama issued a rare retort, calling Trump's attack "a weak attempt at distraction".

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Before Donald Trump’s arrival, First Minister John Swinney released a statement on the prospects of the visit.

Swinney, who will meet the US president, says the trip gives Scotland with an opportunity to "respectfully demonstrate the principles of freedom and justice for all".

He says the two countries share a "strong friendship" which "remains steadfast through economic, culture and ancestral links".

Swinney says they will advance Scotland’s interests, including raising "global and humanitarian issues of significant importance, including the unimaginable suffering we are witnessing in Gaza".

The first minister also says everyone has the right to "peaceful demonstration" which is something they "cherish".

"This weekend is a landmark moment in our relationship with the United States, and I am certain it will be remembered for Scotland showing the world the very best of itself."

Bernd Debusmann Jr
Reporting from Washington DC

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Sunday was, according to the White House's official guidance, supposed to be something of a quiet day, with no public events scheduled for Trump.

But in a surprise twist, earlier today EU Commission President Ursula Van der Leyen announced earlier that after a "productive" phone call with Trump, the two have agreed to meet in Scotland on Sunday to "discuss transatlantic trade relations" and "how we can keep them strong".

I've approached the White House for comment on the meeting - but so far not received any response.

The meeting comes just days before the White House's 1 August deadline for striking a trade agreement, or face a 30% tariff.

So far, Trump has not provided much in the way of detail as to how those negotiations are going.

Just this morning - hours before Van der Leyen's announcement - Trump put the prospects of a deal at "50-50".

"Maybe less than that," he said.

Bernd Debusmann Jr
Reporting from the White House

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Trump's Scotland trip is a mix of business and pleasure.

On the pleasure side, Trump will be visiting two of his golf courses in Turnberry and Aberdeen - as well as a brand new site.

But there's also business to attend to. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, he will also meet with Prime Minister Starmer to "refine" the US-UK trade deal that was reached earlier this year.

As part of the deal, the Trump administration set a 10% baseline tariffs on British goods coming to the US, and also set some quotes and exemptions for aerospace exports and cars.

Officially, the deal came into effect on 30 June. But some aspects remain in a "commitment" stage - among them a pledge to remove the 25% tariff on UK aluminium and steel.

Additionally, there's still the lingering issue of digital services tax - which also applies to companies headquartered abroad - that the White House wants scrapped.

We also know that Scottish First Minister - who publicly backed Kamala Harris in the US elections - will be there to meet Trump.

Trump’s blurry line between work and personal tripspublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 25 July

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Anthony Zurcher
North America correspondent

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This trip underlines some of the ethical and political complications that arise from having a real estate tycoon serve as the US president.

This is technically a private visit for Trump, where he will tour his golf resorts and preside over the opening of a new Trump-owned course in Aberdeenshire.

He is travelling on Air Force One, a government aircraft, and American taxpayers will pick up much of the expense of the trip.

Trump’s two golf courses in Scotland have been a mixed bag for the president. While his Turnberry course made a $5m (£3.7m) profit in 2023, the Aberdeenshire property has regularly posted losses.

The president has also, at times, clashed with local government officials over land use on his courses and sued, unsuccessfully, to block wind turbine construction that he says disrupts the natural beauty of his Aberdeenshire course.

On Monday, it’s back to official business for Trump, with a scheduled meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during which the two reportedly plan to discuss details of the recent UK-US trade agreement.

Past presidents have tried to draw a line between their personal business activities and their official duties. But for Trump – in Scotland and back in the US – that line has been a blurry one.

Craig Williams
BBC Scotland

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Donald Trump has often spoken of his affection for Scotland, where his mother was born, and says he built his course on the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire in her memory.

But two decades after announcing he would create the world’s greatest golf course, few Scots return that affection.

According to the National Library of Scotland, 34 former US presidents have Scottish ancestry - including George Washington, William McKinley, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

And Trump is more Scottish than any of them. His mother was a Gaelic speaker, born and raised in Lewis in the Western Isles, who moved to America in 1930 when she was 18.

All this would normally be cause for celebration. But it's a reflection of Trump's personality and reputation that his relationship with the Scots has been largely antagonistic.

A recent opinion poll, external suggested seven in 10 Scots had an unfavourable opinion of the president. You can read more about Trump’s relationship with Scotland in our story.

Phil Sim
Reporting from Turnberry

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People in Turnberry are getting used to visits from their famous neighbour.

While part of the village is essentially locked down, arrangements have been maintained for residents who are waved through the police checkpoints to get home.

While few are keen to discuss his politics and the controversy the president often brings in his wake, they can also see a positive side.

Donald Trump brings plenty of attention, and thus tourism, to the area.

Some residents say they have family members who work at the golf course and the hotel and praise the investment there has been.

And the spectacle of the most powerful man in the world turning up with much of the global media in tow has its advantages too.

One woman brought her young son out with his binoculars to try to spot police boats off the beach.

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We can bring you these pictures showing Trump's motorcade passing through Turnberry, as people watch the procession drive through the village.

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US President Donald Trump has arrived at his Turnberry golf resort.

Trump's motorcade has made its way through the winding streets of Turnberry - with small groups of people gathered to catch a glimpse of the US president.

And a reminder that you can click watch live at the top of this page to follow along.

Paul Ward
BBC Scotland News producer

Protests are planned in Scotland on Saturday against Donald Trump’s visit, but smaller demonstrations started before his arrival.

Neighbours Sarah McKinnon and Emma Bailey took to the beach at Croy Shore, just north of Turnberry.

They dug a message in the sand reading “Free Palestine” and encouraged others to create their own ‘protest art’ along the coastline.

Emma said Trump's flightpath was over that beach, and "we want him to see this message wherever he goes. Even small acts can mean a lot".

"There are words from politicians for Gaza but there’s a real lack of action by Trump and those in power."

Sarah said: "I grew up here and I’m not happily that Donald Trump has power and influence here.

"We’re just two mums on the beach and want to send him a message. We want to turn feelings into action."

A lot more was said, and not said, when Trump addressed reporters at the airport.

Asked about his record on clamping down on illegal immigration, Trump said his advice to Europe is "you better get your act together - or you're not going to have a Europe anymore".

He added that windmills are "ruining the country".

"Stop the windmills, you're ruining your countries, your beautiful hills and valleys, killing your birds".

Trump's anti-windmill position is one that will be familiar to Scots in the northeast.

In 2019, his company Trump International lost a long-running court battle to stop a major wind power development being built in the North Sea off Aberdeen. Trump argued the project, which included 11 wind turbines, would spoil the view from his golf course at Menie.

While in Scotland, Trump will be opening a new golf course - his second in Aberdeen, where one of his sons will be cutting the ribbon to declare it open, he told reporters on the tarmac.

"Sean Connery helped get me the permits - if it weren't for Sean Connery we wouldn't have those great courses," he says - referring to the Scottish actor who he said helped him get planning permission for the courses.

Quizzed on the latest developments with the Epstein files and Ghislaine Maxwell's interview with the Department of Justice, Trump said he had "really nothing to say about it".

"A lot of people are asking me about pardons obviously - this is no time to be talking about pardons."

He said the media is "making a very big thing out of something that's not a big thing".

Speaking to reporters after arriving in Scotland, Donald Trump says he will meet the UK prime minister tomorrow, adding: "We're going to do some great things".

However, it appears there has been a calendar mix-up as Downing Street says the Starmer-Trump meeting is due to take place on Monday - not Saturday.

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While Trump continues on his way to Turnberry, let's circle back to some of his other remarks at the airport.

The US president told reporters that he was looking forward to meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who he described as a "highly respected woman".

"We will be working on a deal, we will see if we make a deal," he said.

Asked if there was more to discuss with Keir Starmer on the UK-US trade deal, Trump said his meeting with the PM will mostly be a "celebration" of the deal. He said the deal has been "concluded".

On a possible EU trade deal, Trump said there is a "50-50 chance" a deal will be made.

He said an EU deal would be "the biggest of them all".

Trump is en route to Turnberry in his armoured car.

Cadillac One, also known as "The Beast", is a highly fortified car that reportedly has gas grenade launchers, night vision cameras and a built-in satellite phone.

David Cowan
Home Affairs Correspondent, BBC Scotland

The US President is now on his way to Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast, which has been turned into a maximum-security golf resort.

There is a long steel fence along parts of the perimeter and police everywhere you look.

The beach immediately beside the course is closed off, patrolled by police on quad bikes with others watching from the dunes. Some 6,000 officers will be on duty over the next four days.

The first time Donald Trump visited as president in 2018, the police called their security plan Operation Roll, the name chosen at random by computer. This time, it’s Operation Roll 2.

The name might raise eyebrows, but its mission can’t get much more serious - to protect the most powerful man in the western world until he leaves Scottish soil on Tuesday.

David Cowan
Home Affairs Correspondent, BBC Scotland

A handful of protesters are mixing with the media outside Trump Turnberry, waiting for the arrival of the president.

One says he’s driven four and a half miles from Cheshire to make his point about climate change. Another holds a sign which refers to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.

They’ve exchanged words with a Scottish man who’s come along, wearing a Make America Great Again baseball cap.

"I like your prime minister, he is slightly more liberal than I am," Trump tells reporters on the runway at Prestwick Airport.

He then praises the US-UK trade deal which he says is a "good deal for the UK".

"It's great to be in Scotland," Trump tells reporters after he disembarks from Air Force One in Scotland.

He says he will meet the UK prime minister tomorrow, adding: "We're going to do some great things".

President Trump waves as he disembarks Air Force One for his five-day trip to Scotland.

Trump is set to open new golf course and meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney during his visit.