The Latest Breaking News from 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 · Jul 28, 2025

Trump's Distant Maternal Relatives Protest His Arrival in Edinburgh: 'We Disown Trump'

President Donald Trump was greeted in Scotland by a distant relative holding a sign announcing his late mother's family in Scotland "disown" him.

Latin Times · Jul 28, 2025

Protesters march against Donald Trump near Aberdeenshire golf course

PROTESTERS marched against Donald Trump’s Scotland trip at a demonstration in Balmedie today, close to the US president’s Menie golf resort ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

Trump’s hand makeup is back during Scotland trip as he deals with chronic venous insufficiency

Concerns about president’s health surfaced after photos showed him with swollen ankles and bruising on his right hand

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

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 · Jul 28, 2025

Stocks falter as EU-US trade deal rally fizzles out

The deal, struck at talks in Scotland over the weekend, will see US tariffs of 15% on most imports from the EU.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

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) · Jul 28, 2025

Trump-Epstein live: President wants Murdoch deposed within 15 days in WSJ birthday letter defamation case

Questions over president Trump’s friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have followed him across the Atlantic on his golfing trip to Scotland

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025