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Former US President Barack Obama jets into Scotland ahead of speech in Edinburgh

The American politician was spotted arriving in a small private jet just after 8am

FORMER President Barack Obama has arrived in Scotland ahead of delivering a speech at a charity dinner.

Mr Obama was spotted arriving in a small just after 8am.

 Barack Obama has arrived in Edinburgh
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Barack Obama has arrived in EdinburghCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Dressed in casual sports gear and wearing white trainers he looked relaxed and took time to speak with people outside the plane.

One onlooker said "I was just parked up and seen the police arrive and I thought something was going on.

"Then I noticed a small jet with a police car parked in front of it.

"I didn't have a clue what was going on and then Barrack just walked out the plane.

 Obama was spotted at Edinburgh Airport
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Obama was spotted at Edinburgh AirportCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 There was a high security presence
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There was a high security presenceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Obama is speaking at a charity event in Edinburgh
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Obama is speaking at a charity event in EdinburghCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

"I like him so was really good to see him."

 The former US president is visiting Scotland for the first time
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The former US president is visiting Scotland for the first timeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

A convoy of around a dozen vehicles then sped off from the airport.

Mr Obama is due to give a keynote of the Hunter Foundation tonight.

And he joked with golfers about the Scottish weather before teeing off in St Andrews.

He headed straight to the course after touching down in Edinburgh and golf fans

We told you earlier this week how the former president posted a heartfelt tribute to the city of

He praised the faith and character of those affected by the blast in a tweet to his 88 million followers following the .


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