Chris Clements
Reporting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Air Force One has touched down and the engines are deafening.

When the US president arrives, he will be greeted by Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, and the Honourable Warren Stephens, US ambassador to the Court of St James.

Will he speak to the media? Perhaps.

After that, he will leave the airfield in the waiting motorcade.

You can see the Beast there - his presidential vehicle that has windows that are five inches thick.

Ben Philip
Reporting from Prestwick Airport

Hundreds of plane-spotters are on a grassy bank overlooking the runway, here to catch a glimpse of Air Force One.

Carrie-Ann, 47, has travelled from Fife with her son to be here and has come prepared.

She said: "We have snacks and a book. We’ve got rolls, crisps, sweets, juice, water - you name it, it’s in the bag.

Others have come from ever further afield. Sam Sharp, 24, from Newcastle is weighed down by a metre-long camera lens - putting our broadcast equipment to shame - although he admits it’s "a bit overkill".

Speaking of the presidential plane, he said: "It is the queen of the skies. Everyone just knows Air Force One. It’s a rare chance to see such a beautiful aircraft.

Further along the bank, Abbie, Kevin and Cooper are waiting patiently with their cameras on a picnic blanket.

Asked about his thoughts of Donald Trump’s visit, Kevin said: "Everyone has their different political views. I’m not a fan myself, but I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I’m just here for the plane, not him."

Air Force One has just landed on the runway at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, after a short delay.

Morgan Spence
Reporting from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Like him or loath him, thousands of people have now gathered at Glasgow Prestwick Airport to catch a glimpse of Donald Trump’s arrival.

Crowds are still streaming into a viewing area, just outside the perimeter fence.

Bernd Debusmann Jr
Reporting from the White House

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We have a list of those travelling with President Trump on his trip to Scotland.

Among them are the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff who is now considered among the most influential and powerful members of Trump's team.

Also included are Josh Fisher, the head of the White House Office of Administration, as well as Robert Gabriel, Assistant to the President for Policy.

Walt Nauta, the longtime aide to Trump who was embroiled in Trump's court case over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, is also along for the ride, as is staff secretary Will Scharf.

This is, for the most part, a standard group for most of President Trump's trips - essentially, the staff that ensure that the President can continue to do his job effectively while away from the White House.

The one notable addition for this trip is Monica Crowley, who serves as ambassador and chief-of-protocol, who, as part of her job, manages diplomatic protocol and etiquette.

Anthony Zurcher
North America correspondent

Donald Trump is on his way to Scotland aboard Air Force One, the modified Boeing 747 that serves as the American presidential aircraft.

Unlike most transatlantic commercial travellers, Trump is flying during the day, so he won’t have to worry about catching some sleep while en route (although his onboard suite does include a bed). He will spend Friday night in a bed he owns at Trump Turnberry.

Air Force One is designed to be a mobile command post for the president no matter where he is – but the importance of this is heightened when he is travelling abroad and has less access to secure communications.

The president is making the trip with a pool of White House reporters, who board with lower-level administration staff through a door at the back of the aircraft.

It’s not a bad way to travel – with padded seats and in-flight meal service roughly comparable to a business-class accommodations on a domestic US flight.

Trump frequently comes back to chat with journalists during long flights, so keep an eye out for reports of what he may say about his weekend golf plans – or his scheduled meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday.

Chris Clements
Reporting from Ayrshire

Good evening from the runway at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Ground staff here are preparing for the US president’s arrival, with a small number of media already in position.

Air Force One has been delayed but Donald Trump is expected shortly.

Image source, BBC / Chris Clements

Bernd Debusmann Jr
Reporting from the White House

Image source, Getty Images

As he left for Scotland, Trump spoke to reporters in Washington about a number of topics ranging from the economy and interest rates, to the war in Gaza.

He only briefly mentioned his trip but appeared to be in a jovial mood, joking with reporters who were gathered on the South Lawn before his helicopter took off to take him to his waiting plane.

"Are you going? You've got to get moving," he told a journalist, pointing at the crowd. "It's going to be a good one."

Trump is in Scotland to visit his two golf resorts, as well as opening a new 18-hole course at the Menie resort in Aberdeenshire.

The trip is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office.

After landing in Scotland, he will head for Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire and is expected to spend the weekend away from the press.

On Sunday, he is due to meet EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, with trade talks on the agenda - and on Monday, the president will head to Trump International Links Aberdeen accompanied by Keir Starmer.

On his final day in Scotland, Trump is due to open a new 18-hole course at the Aberdeenshire site.

Imogen James
Live reporter

The US president is currently on his way to Scotland, where he will spend the weekend golfing at his two luxury resorts - one in Aberdeenshire, the other in Ayrshire.

It's the first time he's visited the country since 2023, and he's often spoken of his fondness for it, given his mother was born there.

However, he might not receive a particularly warm welcome, with more than 1,500 extra police drafted in with protests expected.

This is largely a private trip but Trump is expected to meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Scottish First Minister John Swinney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen while he is there.

Air Force One will soon be touching down at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. We'll be bringing you updates if Trump speaks when he lands.