by Olivier Acuña Barba •Published: July 25, 2025•23:49•2 minutes read
President Donald Trump said “It’s great to be in Scotland” as he landed for a four-day personal visit | Credit: Michael Candelori/Shutterstock
US President Donald Trump landed at Prestwick Airport around 8:30pm on Friday and was greeted by Scotland’s Secretary of Chief Ian Murray and British Ambassador Warren Stevens.
With a short smile and comments – “It’s great to be in Scotland” – Trump has entered his car at Turnberry Resort in South Ayrshire. He will play golf on Saturday and will be staying there throughout the weekend, the BBC reported.
Speaking to reporters before leaving, Trump praised British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer, saying, “He’s a little more liberal than me… but he’s a good guy. He’s finished his trade deal.” He also speaks favorably of Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, describing him as a “good man” and looks forward to their meeting.
“Beast” greeted by protest
The heavily escorted motorcade, featuring more than two dozen vehicles, including Scotland Yard escorts and medical assistance, reached Turnberry by 21:30. Along the way, the “Beast” passed a small group of protests. Trump’s Scottish itinerary follows with a visit to his Aberdeenshire Estate. On Monday, the US President plans to meet with London’s starmer on Sunday.
At Turnberry, Trump officially opened a new 18-hole course in Many, Aberdeenshire, and believes he helped the late Sean Connally secure permission to plan. In early 2019, Trump International failed to compete for the development of a nearby North Sea wind farm, citing the damage to the scenery from his golf course.
White House spokesman Taylor Rogers called the Scotland swing a “working trip.” However, she added that Trump “builds the best and most beautiful world-class golf courses in the world,” according to the Associated Press.
“Aggression that kills Europe”
Trump used his arrival to criticize European wind farms. These windmills urged the nation to “stop the windmills” by saying, “it ruins the fields and the oceans and kills birds.” He also warned against strengthening immigration policies and calling for illegal migration to “kill Europe” and calling for illegal migration.
Security was strict throughout Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire, with other British military mutual aid officers, road closures, checkpoint control and enhanced barriers at both resorts. Protests are expected in Edinburgh and Aberdeen over the weekend. Trump is scheduled to leave Scotland on Tuesday and will return to his national visit to the UK on September 0th.
