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US tycoon Donald Trump will give evidence in person at the public local inquiry into his plans for a £1bn golf resort in Aberdeenshire, he has said. | US tycoon Donald Trump will give evidence in person at the public local inquiry into his plans for a £1bn golf resort in Aberdeenshire, he has said. |
Speaking from New York, the US billionaire said he wanted the public to share his enthusiasm for the plans. | Speaking from New York, the US billionaire said he wanted the public to share his enthusiasm for the plans. |
He said: "I respect the need for an inquiry and am totally committed to appearing as I really want to see this development come to fruition." | He said: "I respect the need for an inquiry and am totally committed to appearing as I really want to see this development come to fruition." |
The hearing will take place in June ahead of a final ministerial decision. | The hearing will take place in June ahead of a final ministerial decision. |
The tycoon's plans for Menie estate complex involve two championship golf courses, 950 holiday homes, 36 golf villas and 500 private homes. | The tycoon's plans for Menie estate complex involve two championship golf courses, 950 holiday homes, 36 golf villas and 500 private homes. |
'Natural beauty' | |
Environmental groups and local campaigners have criticised the project, while many leading business figures backed it. | Environmental groups and local campaigners have criticised the project, while many leading business figures backed it. |
Mr Trump said: "This development is currently a top priority. The site is very important to me because I just love its natural beauty and because of my connection to Scotland. | |
"I am confident I will be able to demonstrate my passion for this site on which we want to create a world-class development that works in harmony with the natural environment. | |
"The inquiry is also a chance to underline the huge benefits our proposals could secure for Scotland." |
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