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Donald Trump loses Aberdeen offshore wind farm challenge | Donald Trump loses Aberdeen offshore wind farm challenge |
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A legal challenge to a planned offshore wind farm which could be seen from Donald Trump's golf resort in Aberdeenshire has been rejected. | A legal challenge to a planned offshore wind farm which could be seen from Donald Trump's golf resort in Aberdeenshire has been rejected. |
US businessman Mr Trump claims the £230m European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) would spoil the view from his golf course at Menie. | US businessman Mr Trump claims the £230m European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) would spoil the view from his golf course at Menie. |
He wanted the decision by Scottish ministers to approve the project overturned. | He wanted the decision by Scottish ministers to approve the project overturned. |
However, the legal bid has been rejected by Lord Doherty. | However, the legal bid has been rejected by Lord Doherty. |
'Fierce opponent' | 'Fierce opponent' |
Lord Doherty said he was not persuaded that it could be fairly concluded there was a real possibility of any bias in the decision-making process, or that the decision not to hold an inquiry had been unreasonable or unlawful. | Lord Doherty said he was not persuaded that it could be fairly concluded there was a real possibility of any bias in the decision-making process, or that the decision not to hold an inquiry had been unreasonable or unlawful. |
The Trump Organisation said it would review the Court of Session decision. | The Trump Organisation said it would review the Court of Session decision. |
A statement said: "Today's decision has not altered our unwavering commitment to protect our investment in Scotland. | A statement said: "Today's decision has not altered our unwavering commitment to protect our investment in Scotland. |
"We are reviewing Lord Doherty's decision and will pursue the legal options available to us as recommended by our counsel. | "We are reviewing Lord Doherty's decision and will pursue the legal options available to us as recommended by our counsel. |
"Communities world-wide continue to challenge the destructive proliferation of wind turbines and we will remain a fierce opponent at the forefront of this battle. | "Communities world-wide continue to challenge the destructive proliferation of wind turbines and we will remain a fierce opponent at the forefront of this battle. |
"Despite today's decision, the EOWDC proposal has numerous economic and legal obstacles that will ultimately prevent its construction." | "Despite today's decision, the EOWDC proposal has numerous economic and legal obstacles that will ultimately prevent its construction." |
'Accelerate growth' | 'Accelerate growth' |
A Scottish government spokesperson said: "Scottish ministers are pleased that the court has found in their favour. | A Scottish government spokesperson said: "Scottish ministers are pleased that the court has found in their favour. |
"The proposed European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre is an important project for Aberdeen and north east Scotland. | "The proposed European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre is an important project for Aberdeen and north east Scotland. |
"It will give the industry the ability to test and demonstrate new technologies to accelerate its growth." | "It will give the industry the ability to test and demonstrate new technologies to accelerate its growth." |
EOWDC spokesman Iain Todd said: "This is a most welcome decision for the EOWDC and wider offshore wind industry. | |
"The project underwent a thorough examination and extensive consultation to gain consent and the decision-making process has been scrutinised by the Court of Session." | "The project underwent a thorough examination and extensive consultation to gain consent and the decision-making process has been scrutinised by the Court of Session." |
'Important pilot' | |
WWF Scotland director Lang Banks said: "This result is great news for Scotland and for all those interested in cutting climate emissions and creating jobs." | |
And Aedán Smith, head of planning and development for RSPB Scotland said: "We welcome this decision. | |
"We need offshore wind to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle the climate change already causing problems for people and wildlife. | |
"The Aberdeen Bay wind farm is a small but important pilot." |