The son of US President Donald Trump has opened a new golf course at one of the family's Scottish golfing resorts.

Eric Trump opened the King Robert the Bruce course at Turnberry in South Ayrshire. The Bruce is said to have been born at Turnberry Castle.

Eric is son of the president's first wife Ivana and the third of his five children. He is also the executive vice president of the Trump Organisation, which also operates a golf resort at Menie in Aberdeeshire.

He attended the opening with his wife Lara, who is pregnant with the couple's first child.

The 33-year-old said: "To know that the King of Scotland, Robert the Bruce, was born here at Turnberry Castle is something we are incredibly proud of, therefore, it made sense to name this new course after a legendary Scottish warrior.

"Turnberry itself boasts an incredibly rich history, from the birthplace of King Robert the Bruce, to the building of our iconic lighthouse by the family of famed author Robert Louis Stevenson.

"The resort has also played host to four unforgettable Open Championships, and a series of other memorable tournaments, including the Women's British Open and the Senior Open."

The King Robert the Bruce course has been designed by Martin Ebert, the architect behind Trump Turnberry's championship Ailsa course.

Mr Trump said: "Martin is an exceptional architect with tremendous vision, the final product will be a course which will sit among the ranks of the top courses anywhere in the world."

Mr Ebert said the new course would feature a wetland area.

He said: "As well as creating some spectacular golf holes, we've also introduced an ecologically diverse wetland area between the 5th and 13th holes which will become a haven for wildlife as it matures.

"The wetland will also provide a beautiful visual feature as well as offering a strategic playing challenge for both holes."