DONALD Trump left Scotland for Finland yesterday as his whistle-stop UK visit came to an end.

The US president and wife Melania left Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Air Force One yesterday afternoon ahead of talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

He had touched down in Scotland three days earlier amidst fierce opposition which prompted thousands to take to the streets over the weekend.

Demonstrations were held in Aberdeenshire, Dumfries, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as at the Trump Turnberry golf resort where one man managed to paraglide over the grounds three times despite tight security restrictions. A banner describing Trump as “well below par” was attached to the device.

The hotel tycoon was in the grounds at the time of the incident, which environmental campaign group Greenpeace said was aimed at showing that Trump is “simply the worst president ever” due to his record on fossil fuels and immigration.

A 55-year-old man is due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court today in connection with the incident. Ben Stewart of Greenpeace said previously: “Theresa May should not have dignified Trump with a visit to the UK.

“The vast majority of British people are appalled by his words and deeds. He is, simply, the worst president ever. That’s why we flew over him with a message branding him well below par.”

On Saturday, Trump was also heckled by protesters who branded him a “racist” as he played golf with his son Eric. Protesters kept away from the links climbed a hill on the nearby beach to ensure he could see them, and the American leader waved as they shouted: “No Trump, no KKK, no racist USA.”

The Ayrshire stop followed a short visit to London, where he was seen to take Theresa May’s hand at a black tie dinner and walked ahead of the Queen in what is seen as a major diplomatic mis-step.

Massive crowds thought to number more than 100,000 also marched through the city to show their opposition to the president. The massive Trump baby blimp was flown there before being taken to Edinburgh for a similar event.

The Trump Babysitters group had aimed to use it at Turnberry, but were denied permission by Police Scotland, who cited safety concerns.

When asked about the nappy-clad inflatable, Trump told The Sun: “I guess when they put out blimps to make me feel unwelcome, no reason for me to go to London.

“I used to love London as a city. I haven’t been there in a long time. But when they make you feel unwelcome, why would I stay there?”

The protests also saw the use of a variety of placards, with some brandishing The National’s “Scotland Says No to Trump” poster.

Police say as many as 9000 turned out in Edinburgh, which had been widely expected to be Scotland’s biggest protest. However, the single force said it had “passed without incident”.

After Trump’s departure yesterday afternoon, assistant chief constable Mark Williams said: “This was a major and complex policing operation involving thousands of officers that impacted right across Scotland.

“Our priority throughout was to protect the president, maintain public safety and facilitate thousands of people across Scotland to exercise their right to protest peacefully.

“I would like to thank all of the officers and staff from Police Scotland and elsewhere that worked together in helping us achieve this and in particular those who took part in the protests in Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh for their good behaviour.”

In addition to the incident on Friday night, police said a 64-year-old man was arrested in relation to alleged threatening and abusive behaviour on the beach at Turnberry on Sunday. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice.

Meanwhile, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon defended jailed English Defence League founder Stephen Yaxley-Lennon during an interview with LBC radio yesterday. The far-right figure, known as Tommy Robinson, was given a 13-month term for contempt of court after broadcasting material that risked the collapse of a grooming trial. However, Bannon described him as a “solid guy” and called for his release.