In Pictures: 11 images showing Donald Trump arriving in Scotland as crowds gather
Air Force One landed in Prestwick on Friday evening, with President Trump planning on remaining in the country for the next four days.
After briefly speaking to the press, the President headed off to his golf course in Turnberry.
After the weekend, he will head to his second course in Aberdeen, and while he is here, he will be meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney.
Here are 11 pictures of the moment President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland.
1 . Crowds gather
Onlookers stand at the fence near the runway | AP Photo Sales
2 . More crowds
Many people gathered to watch the plane - and to greet the President | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman Photo Sales
3 . Flag
Despite the planned protests, there are some supporters of Donald Trump who went to watch him arrive. | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman Photo Sales
4 . Landing
The moment the plane lands | Lisa Ferguson / The Scotsman Photo Sales
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