Taylor Coulter, an 18-year-old footballer for Greenock Morton Women's FC, was spiked with the date-rape drug GHB in a Magaluf nightclub on June 16, 2026. The incident occurred at Bananas club on the notorious strip, where a man deliberately bumped into her and injected her arm with the potent central nervous system depressant.
Within minutes, Taylor collapsed on the dancefloor, unable to walk, talk, or see. She was carried back to her hotel by friends, who placed her in a cold shower to try to revive her. She experienced vomiting, blurred vision, and temporary hearing loss. Taylor recalled thinking, "Am I going to survive? Am I going to make it?"
Hospital Treatment and Frightening Aftermath
An ambulance rushed Taylor to the hospital, where medics confirmed she had been injected with GHB, a drug often used in drink spiking due to its odorless and colorless properties. She was placed on a drip and given antibiotics. As a precaution, she was tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases because the spiking involved a needle. She was discharged the following day, and the incident was reported to Spanish police.
Taylor, from Port Glasgow, believes she was targeted because she was seen leaving her friends to go to the toilet alone. Her father, Stuart Coulter, 45, described the experience as "every parent's worst nightmare" and warned that spiking can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, as victims may also be robbed.
Ongoing Trauma and Impact on Future Plans
Taylor is now recovering at home but suffers from traumatising flashbacks, nightmares, and a loss of confidence. She struggles to walk alone, feels on edge in public, and has lost her strength. Her planned two-year football scholarship in the US next month has been "massively set back" by the incident. She urged her younger sister Leah to cancel a planned trip to Magaluf.
Taylor issued a stark warning to young Scots heading to party resorts: "Spiking can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, or whether you're sober or drunk. Stay with your pals and never venture off alone. Protect your drinks and be aware of your surroundings. If you think you or a friend have been spiked, alert bar staff and call an ambulance."
Official Response
A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are working closely with the travel industry and tour operators to raise awareness of the dangers of drink spiking abroad. Although most British holidaymakers return home with positive experiences, it is important to recognise that drink spiking can happen almost anywhere. That is why we regularly update travel advice to help people reduce the risks."
The Record has contacted Bananas Nightclub for comment.
