His visit requires a major police operation that will cost Scottish taxpayers millions of pounds as protests are planned over the weekend.

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.

A major security operation is underway at the visiting US president Donald Trump’s golf course. A large number of police and military personnel have been spotted searching the grounds of the Trump Turnberry golf resort in South Ayrshire, on the first full day of his trip.

Donald Trump has returned to his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, for a round before discussing trade with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Trump is due to visit two of his golf courses in Turnberry and Aberdeen as well as a new course that’s set to open in August. Follow along for live updates.

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