What would be your solution for North East Scotland or more specifically what would be your solution for the Trump Scotland site?
Mike
What do you mean by these questions?
In a Discussion Group, I am attempting to solicit solutions rather than identifying the problems which seem to be overly focused on the fact that it is Trump.
I probably would suck if I was ever elected to higher office because I am basically a softie and would listen to the people. Often you have to look out for the long-term greater good, but in this situation, I would not due to:
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http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=1880122007Yesterday Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Forum said it was co-ordinating a campaign in support of Mr Trump.
Patrick Machray, its chairman, said: "Our vision is of a region that aspires to be a world-class destination and is open for business. It is vital that we communicate this message to Donald Trump and the rest of the world in light of yesterday's decision."
Stewart Spence, owner of Aberdeen's top hotel, said the councillors who rejected the plans were traitors: "The definition of traitor is when you betray your country or your cause. The cause was to increase tourism in the North-east and in Scotland.
"We are making decisions for future generations and we could be leaving our grandchildren a development like the Trump resort. Instead, we will be leaving them sand dunes."
Dr Lesley Sawers, the chief executive of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: "This could ultimately impact on Scotland's ability to meet its 50 per cent tourism growth target."
THE PROJECT'S PROS AND CONS
PROS
• The development could support 6,230 jobs during construction in Aberdeenshire, and 740 in the rest of Scotland.
• Ongoing operation could support 1,250 and 1,440 long-term jobs in region and Scotland respectively.
• It could create £205-£262 million of new economic output over course of build.
• It could generate £47 million a year in Aberdeenshire.
• It would provide a lasting impact for the region, bringing in a £300 million slice of tourism income.
CONS
• Area marked for the golf course is environmentally sensitive coastline.
• It hosts seven bird species on conservation Red List.
• About 40 per cent of site is on the Foveran Links Site of Special Scientific Interest.
• Environmentalists say the project would destroy one of UK's top five sand dunes.
• It is also claimed that it would undermine the Scottish environmental assessment regulations laid out to protect nationally important sites - and would be contrary to European and Scottish legislation.