Trump calls Turnberry vandals 'terrorists' and calls for harsh punishment
33-year-old Kieran Robson from Galashiels appeared in Ayr Sheriff Court charged with 'malicious mischief'
Last updated 31st Mar 2025
Donald Trump has labelled those who are responsible for vandalising his Turnberry golf resort as "terrorists", expressing hope that they will face severe consequences.
The US president posted on his Truth Social platform about the incident.
Police Scotland were alerted to the incident at the Trump Turnberry course on Maidens Road, Turnberry, South Ayrshire, at approximately 4:40am on Saturday, 8 March.
Red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse and caused further damage to the greens of the 800-acre resort.
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident, while two other individuals - a 75-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman - were arrested but have since been released pending further enquiries.
The 33-year-old, named Kieran Robson from Galashiels, made no plea at Ayr Sheriff Court today when charged with 'malicious mischief'.
He was committed for further examination and released on bail.
His next appearance has not yet been confirmed.
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