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Barack Obama plays golf at St Andrews on Scottish visit | |
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Former US president Barack Obama has visited the home of golf on his first visit to Scotland. | |
He arrived in Edinburgh by private jet on Friday morning ahead of a charity event where he will address philanthropy and business leaders. | |
The golfing enthusiast then headed to St Andrews, where he played on the Old Course. | |
He was joined by Sir Tom Hunter, whose charitable foundation had invited Obama to speak in Edinburgh. | |
The dinner at the EICC is thought to be one of his first major addresses since his term as president came to an end. | |
Tickets for a table of 10 at the event are understood to have cost about £5,000. | Tickets for a table of 10 at the event are understood to have cost about £5,000. |
All of the cash raised will be split between children's charities in Scotland and the Obama Foundation. | All of the cash raised will be split between children's charities in Scotland and the Obama Foundation. |
Security is expected to be tight in Edinburgh as police step up resources around major events in the wake of the Manchester bombing. | Security is expected to be tight in Edinburgh as police step up resources around major events in the wake of the Manchester bombing. |
Comedian Kevin Bridges, singer Annie Lennox and Scottish band Texas will provide entertainment at the event and young people will also be involved. | Comedian Kevin Bridges, singer Annie Lennox and Scottish band Texas will provide entertainment at the event and young people will also be involved. |
Thirteen-year-old Mila Stricevic, from Glasgow, will read a poem after winning a schools competition. | Thirteen-year-old Mila Stricevic, from Glasgow, will read a poem after winning a schools competition. |
And schools have been taking part in a competition to win a table for 10 at the event. | And schools have been taking part in a competition to win a table for 10 at the event. |
Harry Potter prize | Harry Potter prize |
Auction prizes include two walk-on parts in the next Fantastic Beasts film from the Harry Potter franchise, and the naming rights to the Gleneagles Hotel American bar. | Auction prizes include two walk-on parts in the next Fantastic Beasts film from the Harry Potter franchise, and the naming rights to the Gleneagles Hotel American bar. |
The event at the EICC in Morrison Street is being organised by The Hunter Foundation. | The event at the EICC in Morrison Street is being organised by The Hunter Foundation. |
The charity was set up by leading businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter. | The charity was set up by leading businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter. |
The Hunter Foundation has previously arranged for US politicians and actors including Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to come to Scotland. | The Hunter Foundation has previously arranged for US politicians and actors including Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to come to Scotland. |
Last year, Leonardo DiCaprio travelled to Edinburgh to speak at the Scottish Business Awards at the EICC. | Last year, Leonardo DiCaprio travelled to Edinburgh to speak at the Scottish Business Awards at the EICC. |
Announcing Barack Obama's visit in April, Sir Tom said: "From the south side of Chicago to the White House has been an epic, historic journey and it will be a true honour to hear that story from the man who made that journey. | Announcing Barack Obama's visit in April, Sir Tom said: "From the south side of Chicago to the White House has been an epic, historic journey and it will be a true honour to hear that story from the man who made that journey. |
"We are both truly proud and delighted to be hosting the 44th president of the United States in Scotland at this event." | "We are both truly proud and delighted to be hosting the 44th president of the United States in Scotland at this event." |