THE business that runs Donald Trump's golf course in Ayrshire has welcomed his historic victory in the US presidential election.

Trump International Scotland described the president-elect as "a true leader in every sense of the word".

Executive vice president Sarah Malone said Mr Trump and his family's commitment and investment in Scotland will remain "unwavering".

The re-elected president has been a fairly frequent visitor to his course at Trump Turnberry, and his course in Aberdeenshire.

The 78-year-old beat Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the US presidential election on Tuesday.

He will take over from Joe Biden as the 47th US president on January 20, marking his second stint in the White House after his 2016 win.

Trump International said the American flag will fly from the golf resort in Aberdeenshire in celebration of his victory.

Ms Malone said: "What a wonderful and historic win for the man we all know is a true leader in every sense of the word.

"It is no surprise to us that he prevailed so emphatically in the election because he and his family put heart and soul into everything they do.

"We have seen it here at his golf resorts in Scotland. Donald Trump had a vision to create world-class golf destinations and that is what he has done.

"The commitment and investment from him and his family to Scotland has been unwavering and that will continue as we prepare to open a second championship course here next year.

"Mr Trump's son, Eric, is the man who oversees the Trump business interests around the world and we know that Eric is as fully committed to Scotland as his father has always been."

Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire increased its profits last year, from £186,000 in 2022 to £3.8 million.

But last month, it was revealed that losses at Trump's Menie Estate course in Balmedie, near Aberdeen had doubled to £1.4 million in 2023.

The Trump family announced plans for a second course in Aberdeenshire earlier this year.