Donald Trump on Scotland: Here are 13 things the former president has said about Scotland and his Scottish roots
There have been few more divisive political figures in modern times than Donald J Trump, who is hoping to win a second term as President of the United States of America.
Donald Trump has spoken frequently of his connections with Scotland – from his Scottish mother and beloved golf courses, to his frequent public spats with politicians and environmentalists.
His creation of the Trump International Golf Links on the old Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire was beset by furious legal battles that saw him threaten to pull out – only to end up buying the Turnberry hotel and golf course as well.
His to Scotland in July 2018 while President of the USA saw him spend two days at his Turnberry resort with wife Melania – while hundreds of protestors gathered outside.
Here are 13 things the politician and businessman has said about Scotland.
His to Scotland in July 2018 while President of the USA saw him spend two days at his Turnberry resort with wife Melania – while hundreds of protestors gathered outside.
5. Donald Trump on...Scottish wild farms
“If Scotland doesn’t stop insane policy of obsolete, bird killing wind turbines, country will be destroyed. Based on new oil prices, the ugly windfarms being built in Scotland will quickly die! What a mess. Wind farms are a disaster for Scotland, like Pan Am 103. They make people sick with the continuous noise. They’re an abomination and are only sustained with government subsidy. Scotland is in the middle of a revolution against wind farms. People don’t want them near their homes, ruining property values.” Photo: OLI SCARFF
“I have a mother born in Scotland. And as you know, Stornoway is serious Scotland. You don’t get any more serious than that. It is so beautiful. My mother loved Scotland. My mother also loved the Queen.” Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
“I love Scotland. One of the biggest problems I have in winning [the US presidency], I won't be able to get back there so often.” Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
8. Donald Trump on...being in Scotland the day after the Brexit vote
“Just arrived in Scotland. Place is going wild over the vote. They took their country back, just like we will take America back. No games.” Photo: Ian MacNicol