Hundreds of protesters gathered at the entrance to Trump International Golf Links in Balmedie to demonstrate against the US leader.
In scenes mirrored across the UK, the lively crowd brandished dozens of signs – including ones which stated “Trump you great muckle gype”, a Mr Men-themed “Mr Abhorrent”, and “we’ve found Wally”.
The president was visiting the Trump Turnberry resort in Ayrshire but some thought he would attend the Balmedie course this afternoon as part of his trip to the UK.
The protest, organised by the Aberdeen Trades Union Council, was attended by groups including Together Against Trump, Friends of the Earth, Women’s Equality Grampian.
Kathleen Kennedy, president of the council, said: “I have two things in common with President Trump – I’m also a president and my mother was from the Isle of Lewis.
“But since he became president we’ve seen a change in human rights, most recently at the Mexican border, as well as harmful policies on refugees, women’s rights and climate change.
“Organising this was a lot of hard work but this was an important opportunity to use our right to protest.”
There was a heavy police presence at the protest, with officers stood at the entrance to the links as well as patrolling the surrounding area.
There were a number of speeches throughout the day by representatives of the various organisations.
One speaker said: “I am embarrassed this man has connections with my home on the Isle of Lewis.”
Another said: “Trump has reversed the progress made regarding health care, especially for disabled persons but health care is a human right.”
Protesters held up homemade banners, one handed out cake, a handful of dogs were brought along and a variety of music was played to keep the demonstrators’ spirits up.
Gillian Siddons was among those at the course and danced in front of the crowds waving a sign which read “Numpty Trumpty not welcome here’.
She said: “I think this colourful, peaceful and musical protest against someone I have not much respect for is great.
“A numpty is a term we use here to describe someone who just dismisses everything.
“He’s contributed to hatred and made it more acceptable which is awful.”
Stephen Gray, Unison’s Aberdeen branch chairman, said: “I’m here because Trump the businessman and Trump the person are one in the same person.
“He has been against trade worker’s rights and he defies everyone.
“We’re fighting for greater worker’s rights and this man’s message is fundamentally against what we stand for.
“We cannot just stand idly by and let him spread hate.”
Sue Crampton, Women’s Equality Grampian leader, added: “Trump has been great for us – without him our newly established branch would possibly not have seen so much activism.
“I know there’s big protests in the other cities but one of his courses is here, he has upset a lot of locals and we’ve got to stand up and show that people here are not impressed with him as a world leader.”
The protest started at 11am and continued until 3pm.
