Airspace restrictions put in place ahead of Donald Trump's arrival

Airspace restrictions put in place ahead of Donald Trump's Scotland visit <i>(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA)</i>
Airspace restrictions put in place ahead of Donald Trump's Scotland visit (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA)
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Airspace restrictions have been put in place at a number of locations across Scotland ahead of Donald Trump’s visit.

The United States president will land in Scotland tomorrow and stay until July 29 with visits to both his golf courses on the cards.

He will also meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a meeting with First Minister John Swinney is also expected.

Police Scotland has now confirmed a series of airspace restrictions have been put in place across the four days.

It includes at Turnberry, Prestwick and Aberdeenshire.


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The restrictions will be in place in Prestwick on July 25 and July 28, and at Turnberry from today until July 28.

Restrictions will also be in force at RAF Lossiemouth and the Menie estate on July 28 and July 29.

A police statement said: “Temporary airspace restrictions are in place at locations including Turnberry, Prestwick and Aberdeenshire ranging from today, 24 July, until 29 July, for security and your safety. You must check if it is legal to fly in your area.”

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