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Trump critics hold beach protest | Trump critics hold beach protest |
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A march in protest against Donald Trump's plans for a £1bn golf resort in Aberdeenshire has taken place. | |
Councillors are still to decide whether the complex on the Menie estate at Balmedie should go ahead. | Councillors are still to decide whether the complex on the Menie estate at Balmedie should go ahead. |
Pressure group Sustainable Aberdeenshire organised the demonstration which was attended by about 200 people. | |
US property tycoon Mr Trump has said he has won the backing of a number of business, tourist and golf experts. | US property tycoon Mr Trump has said he has won the backing of a number of business, tourist and golf experts. |
The march - which left the Ythan Estuary at 1100 GMT on Saturday - was aimed at highlighting what objectors say would be the local implications of the development. | |
Mickey Foote, a spokesman for Sustainable Aberdeenshire, said he was concerned about the impact the project could have on what is an environmentally-sensitive coastal area. | Mickey Foote, a spokesman for Sustainable Aberdeenshire, said he was concerned about the impact the project could have on what is an environmentally-sensitive coastal area. |
The Trump International Links will feature two championship golf courses alongside 950 holiday homes and several golf villas, if it is approved. | |
The US billionaire wants to build "the world's greatest" golf attraction. | The US billionaire wants to build "the world's greatest" golf attraction. |
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