‘Daleks' brought in to beef up security at Donald Trump's Scottish golf courses ahead of his visit
The US President is due at Turnberry and Aberdeen from Friday to Tuesday.
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The 'Daleks' — security devices that resemble Doctor Who's croaky-voiced enemies — have been set up to deter intruders.
Once their motion sensors detect intruders, they record video and alert cops.
The security boost has been put in place months after activists from Palestine Action targeted Turnberry.
Eight people have been charged in relation to the incident on March 8 after red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse and damage was caused to the greens.
Trump is opening a links course in Menie, named after his mum Mary MacLeod, who was born on the Isle of Lewis.
A source said: 'Trump could arrive any day so the staff need to be constantly on their toes.
"There has to be a state of readiness.'
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Donald Trump swings club in frustration as he misses putt at Turnberry
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