Scotland's Turf Wars: A Globalized Fray for Local Pride The latest development in the saga of Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has all the makings of a far fetched spy novel: allegations of terrorist connections, global activism, and Scottish nationalism.
Seven individuals have been charged with causing damage to the resort in March 2025, with prosecutors claiming that this was no ordinary vandalism – but rather an act linked to Palestine Action, a group deemed a "terrorist" organization by the UK.
Turnberry has been at the center of controversy since Trump acquired it in 2014. Concerns have ranged from environmental damage to local residents' protests.