Donald Trump Scottish golf course targeted by activists after windmill rant

Donald Trump Scottish golf course targeted by activists after windmill rantEnvironmental activists set up mock wind turbines at Trump's Scottish golf course in response to his support for more oil and gas extraction in the North SeaNewsFiona Leishman Assistant News Editor and Ryan McDougall Press Association Scotland14:50, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesActivists targeted one of Trump's Scottish golf courses this morning (Image: Copyright remains with handout provider)Environmental campaigners snuck into one of US President Donald Trump's Scottish golf resorts this morning to stage a protest - but they made sure not to mess with anyone's tee times.‌Greenpeace revealed that three activists erected six miniature mock wind turbines on the fourth hole green at Trump Turnberry Golf Club in South Ayrshire at around 6.30am on Monday. As golfers subsequently approached, the protesters dismantled the replica turbines so as not to interfere with their game.‌The campaigners stated that their protest was a direct response to the US president's well-known opposition to wind turbines and his backing of oil and gas energy.‌View 3 ImagesProtesters set up windmills early this morning on the course(Image: Copyright remains with handout provider)READ MORE: Donald Trump 'planning shock nuclear retreat' to end conflict with IranREAD MORE: Fears Iran war will explode again as defiant Tehran shuns peace talks despite Trump's threatsThe action follows Mr Trump's post on his Truth Social platform last week, in which he voiced his support for increased oil and gas extraction in the North Sea.He wrote: "Aberdeen should be booming. Norway sells its North Sea Oil to the U.K. at double the price. They are making a fortune. U.K., which is better situated on the North Sea for purposes of energy than Norway, should, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! It is absolutely crazy that they don't... AND, NO MORE WINDMILLS!"‌Greenpeace claims that 65% of Scots oppose...