In pictures: Donald Trump's visit to Scotland
The US President was greeted by large crowds as he landed at Prestwick Airport on Friday evening.
On Saturday morning, Trump was surrounded by a major security operation as he teed off at his South Ayrshire golf course.
Snipers were perched on sand dunes and vantage points around Turnberry throughout the weekend. Getty Images Police snipers are seen on the roof of the Trump Turnberry. Getty Images
The Republican leader spent Saturday playing golf at Turnberry during his visit, which has been described as a working holiday.
He also played a round on his brand new 18-hole golf course in Aberdeenshire on Tuesday after he cut the ribbon during an opening ceremony. Getty Images Donald Trump tees off at a new 18-hole course at Trump International Golf Links on July 29. Getty Images
Trump met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Monday to discuss progress on the UK-US trade deal, hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East, and applying pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
The pair took questions during a lengthy press conference in a ballroom at Turnberry before they travelled to Trump's second golf resort in Aberdeenshire. Getty Images President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump International Golf Links on July 28. Getty Images
Trump's visit has also been marked by protests and arrests across the country.
A 'festival of resistance' was held near his Aberdeenshire golf course on Monday afternoon, and hundreds of protesters gathered in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen on Saturday to voice their opposition to Trump's visit. Getty Images Demonstrators gather in Aberdeen protesting against the visit of President Trump to Scotland on July 26. Getty Images
On Tuesday, Trump's fifth and final day in Scotland, he cut the ribbon and teed off in celebration of the New Course at Trump International Golf Links on the Menie Estate.
Later, Trump returned to Washington on Air Force One. Getty Images President Donald Trump cuts the ribbon at the ceremony at a new 18-hole course at Trump International Golf Links on July 29. Getty Images
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