Secret Service snipers were stationed at strategic points, and some fellow golfers on the course were frisked by security personnel.

Donald Trump was spotted playing golf at one of his Scottish properties ahead of official meetings. Source: PA / Robert Perry

The 79-year-old Trump touched down Friday at nearby Prestwick Airport as hundreds of onlookers came out to see Air Force One and catch a glimpse of its famous passenger.

“Stop the windmills. You’re ruining your countries,” he added.

Protesters angry at Trump and Keir Starmer

Participants held placards with slogans like “Scotland hates Trump” and waved Palestinian flags.

People take part in a Stop Trump Scotland protest outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh. Source: PA / Jane Barlow

“I am here because of fascism in America under Trump’s rule. I am here because of genocide in Gaza that is being funded and enabled by British and American governments,” said 44-year-old Amy Hanlon in Aberdeen.

“He’s here on a private trip to inspect his golf courses, and the cost to the Scottish taxpayer is absolutely outrageous,” one protester expressed.

People take part in a Stop Trump Scotland protest at the Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen. Source: PA / Nick Forbes

The anger was not just directed at Trump, but also at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has put a lot of time and effort into building a good working relationship with the US president.

“I can understand that it probably needs to happen, it could be quite awkward in some respects if the First Minister does not meet with him, but personally, I think it would have been more significant if John Swinney had said ‘I’m not meeting with that man’,” stated another protesting Scot.

Others welcomed Trump

“I think the best thing about Trump is he’s not actually a politician yet he’s the most powerful man in the world and I think he’s looking at the best interests of his own country,” said 46-year-old Lee McLean, who had travelled from nearby Kilmarnock.