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Why is Donald Trump visiting Scotland, was his mum Scottish and does he own Turnberry golf course?

DONALD Trump is on a four-day "working visit" to the UK taking in talks with Theresa May and tea with The Queen.

The President's trip will also include a round of golf in Scotland — but when is this private part of his UK tour? Here's all the details.

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Donald and Melania Trump on their way to a reception at Blenheim PalaceCredit: Reuters

When is Donald Trump visiting Scotland?

President Trump and his enormous entourage arrived in Scotland on July 13 after a packed day of events.

He and Theresa May visited a defence site to watch a demonstration of the UK’s military capabilities and “integrated US military training”.

The leaders held talks on foreign policy and trade at the Prime Minister's country pile Chequers.

A working lunch and press conference followed ahead of his trip to Windsor.

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President Trump and the First Lady met The Queen for tea, before Trump headed north to Scotland for a private stopover.

Donald Trump will head to Scotland for a private visit on July 13Credit: AFP or licensors

Is Donald Trump's mum Scottish?

Donald Trump's visit to Scotland is partly a homecoming — because he can claim Scottish heritage.

Trump's mum Mary Anne, nee MacLeod, was born in the Outer Hebrides in 1912.

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She emigrated to the US aged 18 in 1930 and became a US citizen in 1942.

Mary Anne married property developer Fred Trump, raising five children including the future US President.

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Does Donald Trump own Turnberry golf course?

Mr Trump has stopped off at Turnberry golf course — part of his vast property empire.

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He arrived at around 8.30pm on July 13 and is expected to take in a round on July 14.

The resort is on the coast of the outer Firth of Clyde in southwestern Scotland.

It comprises three links golf courses, a golf academy, a hotel, lodge and cottages.

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