Ayrshire: Seven people have been charged after Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland suffered extensive damage during an incident in March 2025.

The clubhouse at the five-star hotel and resort was marked with political messages, while parts of the famous golf course were dug up and painted with slogans including “Gaza is not 4 sale”.

The charges have now drawn attention because prosecutors allege that the offence was aggravated by having “a terrorist connection”.

Golf course and buildings were damaged

The incident took place at Trump Turnberry on March 8, 2025.

According to the indictment, the accused allegedly dug up turf, sprayed glyphosate or a similar substance on fairways and greens and painted political messages on the grass and buildings.

The indictment also alleges that a sprinkler system was damaged, causing flooding, while a light was damaged at the property.

The political slogan referring to Gaza was among the messages left at the resort.

Seven people face charges

Those charged are Kieran Robson, 35, Uzma Bashir, 56, Ricky Southall, 34, Autumn Taylor Ward, 22, Rebecca Sian Davies, 29, John Moxley, 58, and Dylan Chiaramello, 24.

They are scheduled to appear in court on August 31.

The indictment alleges that the damage was aggravated because it had a terrorist connection. The allegation will be considered as part of the legal proceedings.

Incident reaches Scotland’s political circles

The damage at the resort also attracted attention from the Scottish government.

A note of a March 13, 2025 meeting between Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Eric Trump, Donald Trump’s son, recorded concern over the incident.

The note stated that the damage caused at the property was condemned and that relevant authorities would continue to treat the matter seriously.

Turnberry remains a major golf destination

Trump Turnberry’s Ailsa course is one of Scotland’s best-known golf courses and has hosted The Open four times.

Trump purchased the resort in 2014 from a Dubai-based group for an undisclosed amount.

The resort continues to attract golfers, with tee times for non-residents listed at up to £1,000 per person.

The upcoming court appearance will bring renewed attention to the allegations surrounding the damage, the political messages left at the resort and the unusual legal claim attached to the charges.