Donald Trump's visit to Scotland's picturesque Turnberry underlines the US president's long-held desire to host golf's illustrious British Open at the famous course, despite numerous stumbling blocks.

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Aberdeen and Edinburgh on Saturday to protest the arrival of US President Donald Trump, who is in Scotland for a five-day visit.

Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday and was out on the links at his Turnberry Golf Club less than 24 hours later, with thousands of security staff patrolling the area

Turnberry resort has been transformed into an “American prison”, complete with high fencing and “sniper towers”, for Donald Trump’s visit.

President Donald Trump arrived at Prestwick Airport yesterday evening. During his visit he will meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney. He will be spending the weekend at Turnberry before heading to his golf course in Aberdeen.

President Donald Trump caused a stir with his actions at his Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland on Saturday, appearing to break one of the unwritten rules of the sport