Trump Plans July Visit Scotland Golf Courses Amid Protests

US President Donald Trump is planning a visit to Scotland next month to tour his three golf courses, including Turnberry, Trump International in Aberdeen, and the new MacLeod Trump International Golf Links, named after his Scottish mother. Security preparations are underway for Air Force One to land at Prestwick Airport, with expectations of protests recalling opposition seen during his previous visits. The trip precedes an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, likely scheduled for September, though a planned informal meeting with King Charles this summer was canceled due to conflicting schedules. Trump's Turnberry course has been the focus of recent vandalism and protests, including actions by pro-Palestine activists and environmentalists concerned about damage to rare sand dune systems near his Aberdeen course. Despite these tensions, Trump has expressed interest in hosting The Open at Turnberry, a demand yet to be accepted by organizers. The visit highlights ongoing political and social reactions in Scotland to Trump's presence and policies.