‘Scotland hates Trump’; POTUS faces massive protest as he enjoys golf in picturesque Turnberry, See pics

Updated On Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Donald Trump landed in Scotland on July 25 for a five-day visit. The Stop Trump Coalition launched protests near the US consulate Edinburgh and in Aberdeen.

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Demonstrators stand with placards during a 'Stop Trump Coalition' protest near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump landed in Scotland on July 25, for a five-day visit set to mix diplomacy, business and leisure. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Demonstrators stand with placards during a 'Stop Trump Coalition' protest near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump landed in Scotland on July 25, for a five-day visit set to mix diplomacy, business and leisure. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL / AFP)(AFP)

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Trump rides a golf cart at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, UK on Saturday, July 26, 2025. After months of intensive talks and shuttle diplomacy, a trade agreement between the European Union and the US now rests mostly on Trump.(Bloomberg) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Trump rides a golf cart at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, UK on Saturday, July 26, 2025. After months of intensive talks and shuttle diplomacy, a trade agreement between the European Union and the US now rests mostly on Trump.(Bloomberg)

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Demonstrators raised anti-Trump slogans near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump landed in Scotland on July 25, for a five-day visit set to mix diplomacy, business and leisure. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Demonstrators raised anti-Trump slogans near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. US President Donald Trump landed in Scotland on July 25, for a five-day visit set to mix diplomacy, business and leisure. (Photo by SCOTT HEPPELL / AFP)(AFP)

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Members of the press at the Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, Saturday, July 26, 2025 as US President Donald Trump begins his five-day private trip to the country. (Robert Perry/PA via AP)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Members of the press at the Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, Saturday, July 26, 2025 as US President Donald Trump begins his five-day private trip to the country. (Robert Perry/PA via AP)(AP)

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U.S. President Donald Trump golfs at Trump Turnberry resort in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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U.S. President Donald Trump golfs at Trump Turnberry resort in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble(REUTERS)

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The Presidents visit to Scotland's picturesque Turnberry underlines the US president's long-held desire to host golf's illustrious British Open at the famous course, despite numerous stumbling blocks. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

The Presidents visit to Scotland's picturesque Turnberry underlines the US president's long-held desire to host golf's illustrious British Open at the famous course, despite numerous stumbling blocks. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)(AFP)

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Demonstrators hold placards reading ‘Scotland hates Trump’ near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Demonstrators hold placards reading ‘Scotland hates Trump’ near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. (AFP)

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Demonstrators hold placards reading 'Keep orange fizzy, not fascist' outside the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Demonstrators hold placards reading 'Keep orange fizzy, not fascist' outside the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. (AFP)

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A demonstrator holds a placard during a 'Stop Trump Coalition' protest near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A demonstrator holds a placard during a 'Stop Trump Coalition' protest near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025.(AFP)

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Demonstrators write on cardboard during a 'Stop Trump Coalition' protest near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Demonstrators write on cardboard during a 'Stop Trump Coalition' protest near the US Consulate building in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 26, 2025. (AFP)

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A protester holds a placard with an image of U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, as anti-Trump demonstrators gather during a rally organised by the campaign group Stop Trump Coalition, protesting the visit of Donald Trump, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Lesley Martin(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

A protester holds a placard with an image of U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, as anti-Trump demonstrators gather during a rally organised by the campaign group Stop Trump Coalition, protesting the visit of Donald Trump, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Lesley Martin(REUTERS)

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An anti-Trump demonstrator attends a rally organised by the campaign group Stop Trump Coalition, protesting the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Lesley Martin(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

An anti-Trump demonstrator attends a rally organised by the campaign group Stop Trump Coalition, protesting the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Lesley Martin(REUTERS)

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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