Trump and his new golf course not welcome in Aberdeenshire – Scottish Greens

Trump International said the new championship links will be “one of the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable courses ever built”, with views across the North Sea.

Mr Trump and his son Eric broke ground last spring at the site, which is designed to accompany the existing world-ranked championship links at Trump International near Balmedie, north of Aberdeen.

Trump International, Scotland said that the course “is set to be one of the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable courses ever built” and will form, with the existing links course, “the greatest 36 holes in golf”.

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However, MSP Maggie Chapman, who represents the North East region, slammed the project, saying: “Another Trump vanity project is the last thing we need. We should be protecting our natural environment, not offering it up to a racist climate change-denier with a long history of lies and dodgy business dealings. 

“Scotland cannot be a country where anyone with the money is able to buy whatever land and property they want without question.

“He is a thoroughly discredited and dishonest individual. Any land developed should be in the interest of all people, not only those with an expensive hobby.”

Chapman continued: “Time and time again, Donald Trump has proven that he is only interested in one thing: himself. He is not welcome here.

“He is a serial liar and he should not be allowed to encroach even further on the Aberdeenshire landscape than he already has.” 

In response, a spokesperson for Trump International, Scotland, said: “It is pathetic that Maggie Chapman resorts to a baseless attack on a Scottish business that is delivering a world-class, environmentally sustainable golf course. 

“Anyone who cares to pay attention to what is being built would realise that the environmental credentials of the course will be outstanding, something the Scottish Green Party should support. 

“The project and the wider resort is already creating value jobs for the local community, attracting global visitors, and promises to have a lasting positive impact on the economy for generations to come.”