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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."
And EOWDC spokesman Iain Todd said: "This is a most welcome decision for the EOWDC and wider offshore wind industry. 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."