A GROUP of activists from Tweeddale were among thousands of people to hit the streets in protest against Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland.

The US President touched down on Friday night to spend a weekend at Turnberry – the South Ayrshire golf resort he bought in 2014.

But his arrival was met with anger by a number of Scots, including many from Peeblesshire.

Lesley Morrison was among a group to travel to Edinburgh to make their voices heard.

She told us: “The demonstration brought together people from across the political spectrum and a theme among the placards and banners was the morality, or lack of it, of the person who is the president of the United States.

“As one speaker, referring to the situation in Washington said – ‘It’s not about right and left, it’s about right and wrong’.

“Perhaps Mr Mundell should have considered this before warmly welcoming Trump to Scotland.

“Being a part of such a positive, humorous and diverse event, and speaking to Americans there, made us pleased and proud to live in a country like Scotland and alarmed about the day-by-day infringement of human and legal rights happening in America.

“Trump of course will have paid no attention, but the value of the events in the UK has been to make it clear to the Americans – men, women and children – who are saddened by his presidency, that they have our support.

“The ominous and worsening ‘new normal’ being imposed not only in the USA but across many countries in Europe, needs to be witnessed and challenged. We all have a responsibility to defend human rights.

“Many of the banners spoke with Scottish voices: ‘The honest man though e’er sae poor is king o’ men’ was one.”

A number of protesters also gathered at Mr Trump’s resort.

And in London, a large Trump Baby balloon was flown over Parliament square – after campaigners crowdfunded £16,000 to pay for it.

Organiser Leo Murray had wanted to fly it over Turnberry, but Police Scotland refused permission on security grounds.