Donald Trump’s billion dollar golf resort in Scotland succumbs to economic recession
Donald Trump, one of the richest men on the planet, has reportedly postponed or at least extended his plans to stretch a $1-billion golf resort overlooking the North Sea in Scotland. The construction work has been underway since 2005, when Trump initially
came up with an idea to explore the Scottish sand dunes facing the North Sea for the specific purpose.
The project came under scathing criticism from the local Scottish community, who feared an environmental backlash from the project which would seriously threaten the natural habitat of the area.
Trump said “the world has crashed” In response to a question asking the reasons behind the postponement. The former Presidential candidate, who was taken to his multi-million dollar golf resort soon after he landed in his luxurious Boeing 757-200, announced
that the 18-hole championship course will open in July next year. Talking about the future of the resort in this remote island, Trump expressed his confidence in the future of the course.
"We have been inundated from New York and Scotland from people who want to come and play the course," said Trump. "Thousands of people have been calling: 'how can we play it?"
Trump also disclosed that the sprawling £750m complex, featuring a luxury hotel, Trump Boulevard, a golf academy, a second course and timeshare apartments have been curtailed from the initial plan, keeping in view of the stringent monetary conditions of
the group.
Trump started off his venture in 2005 when he first bought the Menie estate and has been fighting to clear it off from the local residents. Trump’s neighbours in the deserted island have come out criticizing his behavior and disrespect towards them and alleged
that Trump is actually planning to usurp their land, which they have been living on for centuries.
David and Moira Milne are two of the most vocal of neighbours in Trump’s golf resort, who own a former Coastguard station. Local manager of Trump’s group thrashed out at the Milnes, accusing them of exaggerating the whole issue for specific purposes.
"David Milne has chosen to take an aggressive stance and if he moves his fence, there won't be an issue. And if he doesn't, we're looking at all the options available to us," said Sarah.
Trump has planned to invite Hollywood star Sean Connery and a local politician for the inaugural ceremony next year. Connery has been an avid supporter of the course, being himself a golf addict for several years. The local media, though, has come out with
stiff resistance to Trump’s ongoing plan, and are continuously publishing stories related to his alleged corruption and manipulation within the American Congress.
The local cinemas in Aberdeen and Belmont have already extended a week, showcasing the latest documentary, “You’ve been Trumped” which sheds some light into the insides of the Tycoon’s conflicts with the local residents.
Trump has already rendered the movie as “fraud”, and cites it as an attempt to tarnish his image among the locals. The movie is still attracting hordes of crowds, indicative of local resentment against the project.
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