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John Swinney and Donald Trump talk whisky tariffs in Aberdeenshire

DONALD Trump has showed a “willingness” to move on tariffs for Scotch whisky, John Swinney said

The National (Scotland)

Trump showed ‘willingness’ to move on whisky tariffs during meeting – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney met Donald Trump ahead of the opening of a second course at the US president’s Aberdeenshire golf club.

The Independent UK

Trump opens his new Scottish golf course before return to US to ‘put out fires’

The president is concluding his four-day visit to Scotland which has mixed his business and political interests.

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Donald Trump opens new golf course in Scotland before returning to US to ‘put out fires all over the world’

The US President is finishing his four-day visit to Scotland

Evening Standard

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar forced to wait as Donald Trump plays golf

POLITICIANS in Scotland were forced to wait as Donald Trump was spotted on the driving range of his golf club in Aberdeen during a delay in the…

The National (Scotland)

Trump suggests Epstein ‘stole’ Virginia Giuffre among young female staff he hired away from Mar-a-Lago – as it happened

US president, asked on Air Force One about breaking with financier, says Epstein stole ‘people that worked in the spa’

The Guardian - US

UK to recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution, Starmer says – as it happened

UK also demands Hamas release all hostages, disarm, sign up to a ceasefire and accept that they will play no role in the government of Gaza

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Donald Trump to meet John Swinney and open new golf course on final day in Scotland

Donald Trump will officially open his new golf course in Aberdeenshire on the final day of his visit to Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to call for 'immediate' constitutional convention on independence

JOHN Swinney is set to call for the “immediate establishment” of a constitutional convention to “marshal support” for Scottish independence,…

The National (Scotland)

Trump hosts Starmer and Swinney for dinner at Aberdeenshire golf course

Scottish First Minister Mr Swinney plans to make the case for tariff relief on whisky and salmon to the US president directly.

Evening Standard

Trump uses press conference with Starmer to boost his golf business

Scotland’s first minister criticised over talks to provide public funding for US president’s resort as it hosts Nexo championship

The Guardian - UK

I want to see Scotland thrive, says Trump

US President Donald Trump spoke of his ‘love’ for the country during a visit to his golf course in Ayrshire.

Evening Standard

John Swinney SNP Holyrood majority bid branded 'self-preservation'

JOHN Swinney’s bid to deliver an SNP majority to secure a second independence referendum has been branded “self-preservation”.

The National (Scotland)

Trump hits out at ‘ugly monster’ wind farms as he backs oil and gas

The US President has long been outspoken about his opposition to wind energy.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Donald Trump says he’s heard ‘great things’ about John Swinney

The US President suggested a country ‘can’t go through that too much’ when asked about a second independence referendum.

International Business Times

Home From Home: Trump Showcases His Resorts In Golf Diplomacy

Ever-confident of his own prowess and deaf to claims of a conflict of interest, Donald Trump has been hosting European leaders and getting in some golf while proudly promoting his luxury Scottish resorts.

The National (Scotland)

Van with picture of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein spotted in Aberdeen

A VAN displaying a picture of Donald Trump and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been spotted in Aberdeen ...

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump responds to John Swinney's indyref2 plan

DONALD Trump has responded to John Swinney’s plan to win a second Scottish independence referendum.

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The National (Scotland)

'No shortcut to independence' insists John Swinney after call for SNP majority

THERE is “no shortcut to independence” John Swinney has insisted, as he urged Scots to elect an SNP majority to Holyrood in 2026.

Evening Standard

Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump 'knows where I stand' on Scottish independence, says John Swinney

DONALD Trump “knows where I stand” on the issue of Scottish independence, John Swinney has said ahead of a meeting with the US president.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney 'accepts Donald Trump dinner invitation'

JOHN Swinney has reportedly accepted an invitation to have dinner with Donald Trump.

Evening Standard

Swinney calls for legal referendum if SNP secures majority at Holyrood election

The SNP leader called for the May 2026 Holyrood elections to be ‘a springboard for Scotland taking charge of our own destiny’.

The National (Scotland)

Only SNP majority can deliver second independence referendum, says John Swinney

John Swinney has declared that winning a majority of SNP MSPs at next year’s Holyrood election is now the essential route to securing a second…

Evening Standard

Swinney to press Trump on Scotch whisky tariffs exemption

Mr Trump’s five-day visit to Scotland is largely a private one.

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