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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."