Hundreds Flood Streets to Protest Trump’s Scotland Visit
(MENAFN) Hundreds of demonstrators filled the streets of Aberdeen and Edinburgh on Saturday, rallying against the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has embarked on a five-day stay in Scotland.
Security was tight around the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire, with authorities deploying extensive police resources amid elevated threat assessments, including the possibility of terror-related incidents. media reported that Scottish law enforcement had requested reinforcements from across the UK to ensure adequate coverage.
Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond emphasized the gravity of the security operation, stating it would be “inappropriate” to ignore the assassination attempt on Trump last year during planning efforts. She described the ongoing security measures as among the “most complex and challenging” in recent Scottish policing history and warned the associated costs would likely be “significant.”
The "UK Stop Trump Coalition" amplified the protest activity on TikTok, sharing footage of the demonstrations. One clip was captioned, “Aberdeen is filling up with protesters against Donald Trump's golfing visit.”
Many protesters carried placards reading “FELON 47 NOT WELCOME HERE,” a reference to Trump’s criminal conviction. Some also displayed images linking Trump with Jeffrey Epstein.
Near Aberdeen’s William Wallace statue, a crowd of demonstrators gathered to hear from speakers including Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie, as well as climate and minority rights activists, according to media. Protesters also voiced solidarity with Palestinians and raised concerns about the crisis in Gaza.
Kirsty Haigh, a representative of the "Scotland Against Trump" alliance, told local media that demonstrators from across the UK had come together in opposition to Trump and what she described as his "politics of division." She also accused Trump of using Scotland as a venue to "cleanse his image."
Trump’s visit, scheduled from July 25 to 29, includes time at both his golf resorts—Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire and Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire. He is also set to engage in informal talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Scottish First Minister John Swinney.
According to media, Trump’s Scotland trip coincides with intensifying political scrutiny in the U.S. over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with the network calling the visit a “golf-heavy” retreat from the turmoil in Washington.
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