Scottish police are making preparations for a possible visit by U.S. President Donald Trump later this month, marking what would be his first trip to the United Kingdom since the 2024 U.S. election.
Trump, who owns two golf courses in Scotland—one on the northeast coast and another south of Glasgow—has not yet officially confirmed the visit. However, law enforcement authorities are gearing up in anticipation.
“While official confirmation has not yet been made, it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation,” said Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond of Police Scotland in a statement issued on July 9.
In addition to the potential Scottish visit, Trump is also expected to make a second official state visit to the United Kingdom later this year. Dates for both visits remain unannounced.
During Trump’s previous trip to Scotland in July 2018, widespread protests occurred both at his golf properties and in major Scottish cities. That visit required a large-scale police presence, with over 5,000 officers deployed and an operational cost exceeding £3 million (approximately $4.08 million at the time).
Police Scotland emphasized that early preparations are standard procedure for any visit of this scale to ensure public safety and operational readiness.