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Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters take to Scottish cities as they say 'Nae Trump'

Anti-Trump protestors in Edinburgh and Aberdeen have gathered in anger of his visit to Scotland with one person even turning up as the president, complete with a papier mache head

[Protestors have come together in Edinburgh and Aberdeen]

Protestors have come together in Edinburgh and Aberdeen

Hundreds have gathered in major Scottish cities to protest against President Donald Trump's visit to Scotland.

Protestors have come together in Edinburgh and Aberdeen with anti-Trump slogans and banners. In Aberdeen, one protestor turned up as the president, complete with a papier mache head. Many carried the words ' Nae Trump' as others called for him to be deported.

Some of the crowd also waved Palestine flags, showing their support amid the turmoil in Gaza.

It comes as President Donald Trump has spotted playing golf with an unexpected guest on his first full day in Scotland, just 14 hours after he arrived in the country for a five-day private visit.

He took to the luxurious course at Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire with a heavy security operation surrounding him.

[Stop Trump Scotland protest at in Aberdeen]

Stop Trump Scotland protest at in Aberdeen, with a large papier mache of the President's head(Image: PA)

The 79-year-old touched down at Glasgow's Prestwick Airport on Friday evening (July 25), after there were suggestions that the President would pay a visit to the UK by the end of the month.

He immediately was escorted to the golf course in Turnberry, which he purchased in 2014 - with local residents saying the course has helped to regenerate the town and bring in more to the local economy.

The President is set to go on official state business with European politicians in the coming days. He explained that he would be holding a meeting together with Sir Keir Starmer in the coming days following his stint at his golf course.

[EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 26: Protest signs are seen outside the office of the Consulate General of the United States against a visit to Scotland by the President of the United States, Donald Trump on July 26, 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting his Trump Turnberry golf course, as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 25 to 29. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)]

Protestors were carrying the words 'Nae Trump'(Image: Getty Images)

Together, the President and the Prime Minister are expected to discuss the likes of addressing a ceasefire in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and potential economic topics - including the tariffs that were introduced on UK products by Washington earlier this year.

Following their meeting, the President is due to head to Aberdeen, a city he deemed to be "the oil capital of Europe" after Air Force One landed in Glasgow. After his small stint in the UK, Trump is expected to fly to Europe to meet with EU leaders.

[Palestine flags were also seen]

Palestine flags were also seen

As his extensive convoy passed through nearby Kirkoswald, locals waved and he arrived at the resort at around 9.30pm. He got himself settled on the green in no time, and was joined by a surprise guest.

Clad in a white USA baseball cap, he was seen with his son Eric while on Turnberry's Ailsa course, The Sun reported. He was escorted down to the course on a golf buggy, with a convoy of 20 other carts following close behind, and was beaming despite fears his visit will spark mass protests at his golf resorts and in major Scottish cities.

[Scots aren't happy]

Scots aren't happy

Trump - a well-known golf enthusiast - is expected to spend much of his first day in Scotland on the golf course. On his arrival, he told reporters: "There's no place like Turnberry. It's the best course in the world."

His visit - expected to last until July 29 - will also include him officially opening his second course at Menie, named in honour of his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod. He is planning on spending the entire weekend at his two golf resorts - Trump Turnberry and Menie in Aberdeenshire, The Sun reported.

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