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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Lucy Jackson

The National's front page as Donald Trump set to arrive in Scotland

THE National's front page on Friday is a nod towards the US president's upcoming visit to Scotland.

Donald Trump is set to land in Scotland on Friday evening, and will spend the next five days in the country.

During this time, he is set to meet both UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney.

He is also set to be welcomed off the plane by Scotland Secretary Ian Murray.

Friday's front page pays tribute to the US president - without actually naming him.

Scotland National newspaper Donald Trump front page

The headline of the front page reads: "Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland".

It then goes on to say: "Republican leader, who was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, will visit golf courses."

In 2023, Trump was convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in order to buy her silence, as well as facing sexual assault allegations dating back to the 1970s. 

Why is Trump going to Scotland?

The US president is primarily visiting Scotland to open a new golf course.

Trump will open an 18-hole course in Menie, Aberdeenshire.

He will also visit his Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire.

Although it's been branded a "private visit", Trump is set to meet both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney.

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