Tycoon Trump takes over Turnberry

Donald Trump has struck a deal to take over one of the best-known golf resorts in Scotland.

The US tycoon confirmed widespread speculation that he has bought the Open Championship course and hotel at Turnberry.

In a statement, he said: “It is an honour and privilege to own one of golf’s greatest and most exciting properties. I intend to invest many millions of dollars in order to bring the hotel to the highest levels of luxury. When completed, I believe that the Turnberry Hotel will be the finest and most luxurious hotel in all of Europe.”