An MSP has demanded that American President, Donald Trump, stump up to cover the costs of policing his recent visit to Scotland .

The Republican leader jetted into Prestwick airport on July 25 before spending the weekend at his Turnberry Hotel and golf resort, where he held a rambling 60-minute press conference with Keir Starmer.

He then flew to Aberdeenshire where he dined with First Minister John Swinney and later formally opened a second golf course at his Menie Estate.

An estimated 5,000 Police Scotland officers - working 12 hour shifts - were involved in policing the duration of the President's "private" trip, reports The Daily Record.

The New Yorker is set to return to the UK in September for a formal state visit, where he will be an official guest of the King.

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