Scotland's latest Trump-owned golf course subjected to lockdown, according to media reports
On a notable day in July 2025, an unexpected incident unfolded at Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The event, which took place on the course's official opening day, saw a brief lockdown due to a suspicious vehicle reported near the Menie Estate entrance.
Police Scotland swiftly established a security cordon around 3 p.m., carrying out precautionary checks on the vehicle. Members of the public, staff, and journalists were evacuated from the entrance area, and a bomb disposal unit was present at the scene.
The lockdown occurred during a day when President Trump had played a round of golf earlier. He was scheduled to leave from nearby RAF Lossiemouth for Washington, DC, later that day. However, during the incident, the president remained inside MacLeod House on the estate.
Local media outlets, including The Herald, reported on the incident. The Herald also reported that locals in nearby houses were evacuated during the search. Fortunately, after thorough searching, no criminality or explosives were found, and the security cordon was subsequently lifted.
It's important to clarify that the incident was not related to President Trump's criticism of American tech companies for hiring workers in India, the Justice Department targeting naturalized citizens for fraud and tax violations, or any stock market news or India news. Neither was it connected to the controversy over President Trump wanting to prosecute Beyonce, Oprah, and Kamala Harris.
The opening event was attended by local golfers, as well as the Scottish First Minister and Scottish Labour leader. During the opening, President Trump remarked he would play a quick round before heading back to Washington. The day also marked the official opening of The New Course at his resort.
In the end, the incident at Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeenshire turned out to be a routine safety check, with no threat identified. The new US-EU trade deal, which includes a measure that will lower tariffs on American goods, was making headlines elsewhere that day, far from the brief lockdown at the golf course.
Despite the unexpected lockdown at Donald Trump's golf course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, it was not a day filled with disorder. The incident, which caused a brief disruption, had no connection to the stock market, finance, or any global news, such as the ongoing controversy over DEFIs (Decentralized Finance) disrupting traditional market structures. In fact, the day marked a significant moment for golf enthusiasts, as local golfers, along with the Scottish First Minister and Scottish Labour leader, attended the opening event of The New Course at Trump's resort.
