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Trump visit: what has it changed?

As President Trump’s visit to Scotland draws to a close, Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins ask if the trip will be seen as a success by all.

Donald Trump has brought the eyes of the world to Scotland this week, but as he heads back to the White House after a meeting with John Swinney, what has he left behind?

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s North America editor, Sarah Smith, tells us how Donald Trump is rewriting the rule book - and Phil Sim reveals how he ruined his trousers in pursuit of the most powerful man in the world.

Scotcast is the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

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