DONALD Trump’s family have reportedly landed in Scotland ahead of the US president’s four-day visit.
‘Trump Force One’ – a private plane often used by his loved ones – landed at Prestwick Airport this morning ahead of his own arrival this evening.
Mr. Trump is scheduled to arrive in Ayrshire on Air Force One, with the landing expected to occur between 7:20 p.m. and 8:05 p.m. A no-fly zone will be enforced from 7:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m., extending from the airport to his Trump Turnberry hotel and golf course.
But footage taken early this morning suggests his family and friends have already landed in Scotland.
Onlookers caught a glimpse of the aircraft beside the terminal building – clearly visible from the small village of Monkton.
One eagle-eyed punter said: “It looked like a big travel operation was already well underway.
“It’s not every day you see plane’s carrying the US President and his family land on your doorstep.”
It comes after the President’s Secret Service motorcade was spotted after arriving in Scotland.
Black SUV vehicles were observed refueling at a petrol station in Monkton after being transported by a sizable US Air Force Globemaster plane on Thursday.
Trump will be here between this evening and next Tuesday and is expected to mix golf and business with key political meetings.
He’s expected to first visit his luxury Turnberry resort near Girvan, Ayrshire where it’s thought he will spend the weekend.
On Monday, Trump is expected to travel by air to his other Scots golf resort at Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire.
Restrictions suggest he will fly there via RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, where air traffic will be restricted between 4.20pm and 5.05pm.
There will be a no-fly zone between the airbase and Menie between 4.30pm and 5.45pm on Monday.
And the curbs indicate he will leave for Lossiemouth again to return to the US between 2.45pm and 4pm on Tuesday.
he airspace around Menie Estate will also be shut off between 8am on Sunday and 3.30pm on Tuesday.
The NATS document reports: “The President of the United States (POTUS) is set to visit Scotland from July 25, 2025, to July 29, 2025. During this time, he will tour several sites throughout Scotland. For security reasons, the Secretary of State for Transport has deemed it necessary to implement Restriction of Flying Regulations as per Article 239 of the Air Navigation Order 2016. This measure will restrict all aircraft operations between July 24, 2025, and July 29, 2025, for public safety and security reasons.”
“Pilots are strongly encouraged to employ the use of moving map technology and/or an air traffic service to mitigate the risk of inadvertent airspace infringements.
“In relation to this document, the term ‘aircraft’ includes any small balloon, any kite, any unmanned aircraft and any parachute including a parascending parachute or paramotor.”
Trump is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit. Sources suggest this will happen on Monday.
He will also meet with First Minister John Swinney during his time in Scotland.
