JD Vance in Scotland: Police prepare as US Vice President set to arrive at luxury Ayrshire estate this week
The US Vice President is expected to stay at Carnell Estates US Vice President JD Vance is set to arrive in Scotland this week to stay at a luxury Ayrshire estate.
He is currently in the Cotswolds and has also met Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Kent while on his UK holiday.
Mr Vance is expected to arrive at Prestwick Airport on Wednesday before making his way to the Carnell Estates near Crossroads in East Ayrshire.
The estate is known for its private hospitality and is situated only 15 minutes from the airport Mr Vance is flying into.
It is also home to a historic 14th century tower and mansion house with more than 2000 acres of gardens and parkland.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Planning is under way for a potential visit to Scotland by the vice president of the United States.
“Details of any visit would be for the White House to comment on, however, it is important that we prepare in advance for what would be a significant policing operation.”
As many as 1,000 police officers could be deployed for the visit.
Airspace restrictions in place ahead of Vance visit Airspace restrictions have been put in place around Carnell Estates between 9am on Tuesday and midnight on Sunday, according to air traffic service provide NATS.
The airspace around Prestwick Airport is also restricted between 9am on Wednesday and midnight on Sunday.
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