Holyrood and Westminster in row over Trump visit costs

Donald Trump's trip in July sparked a major security operation.

The Scottish Government has accused the UK Government of being “at it” in a row over the cost of the US President’s visit to Scotland in the summer.

Donald Trump was in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire in July, which sparked a major security operation.

Scottish ministers had expected Westminster to cover the costs, but the UK Government says the visit was private, so should be covered by the Scottish Government.

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Last updated Oct 22nd, 2025 at 19:33

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