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.
The 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.
Trump lost the last election to Joe Biden in 2020 but completed his unlikely return to the White House his recent inauguration follow a landslide win over Democrat candidate Kamala Harris at the ballot box.
Here are 13 things the politician and businessman has said about Scotland.
9. Donald Trump on...his Scottish mother
"Well, when your mother's born in a certain place, and I had a great mother, a beautiful, wonderful mother a tremendous heart, and she loved Scotland. And so, you know, you feel differently than you perhaps would if that didn't take place." Photo: Leon Neal
10. 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
11. Donald Trump on...the prospect of the Open returning to Turnberry
“Everybody wants Turnberry but we are being a little bit careful with Turnberry. They want to, I can tell you they want to come back. The Open wants to come back. It is rated the No 1 course in Europe now. We did a big surgery and it has gotten great reviews, even from people who hate me. They want the Open to go back.” Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
12. Donald Trump on...the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
"Good riddance to failed woke extremist Nicola Sturgeon of Scotland." Photo: Jeff J Mitchell