Trump Aberdeen

[Deleted Member 1156]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-48789620

I wonder what this means for both the course and the area.

 

[Hobbit]

Mmm, I wonder if its a precursor to planning permission for a hotel...? The special status gave them some protection from further development.

 

[Jacko_G]

It means it's still one of the best if not the best links in Scotland.

 

[Garush34]

Hopefully it will mean that the orignial development plans will go ahead. And hopefully this doesn't impact the decsison on Coul Links either.

 

[patricks148]

I believe they had further planning permissions, but they ran out, they have reapplied and been granted. i think its Just SNH saying they the SSi status is no longer relevant as the reason was the due system, which doesn't exist any longer. i did speak to the CSO of SNH at the wifes Christmas party and he was more that scathing about the place.

Can't deny its a great golf course, but once these eco systems have gone... they are gone

 

[patricks148]

Hopefully it will mean that the orignial development plans will go ahead. And hopefully this doesn't impact the decsison on Coul Links either.

There was nothing stopping them going thought with the original plans, the only thing that stopped them was the massive downturn in the Aberdeen Economy doe to the oil and gas industry struggling and laying off lots of workers. its starting to pick up again so more chance of selling the houses they plan to build

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

This may result in another 9/18 holes being built or possibly even the reshaping of some of the dunes to allow greater spectator access in an attempt to get a big event there. You never know what the Donald has planned.

 

[KenL]

Hopefully it will mean that the orignial development plans will go ahead. And hopefully this doesn't impact the decsison on Coul Links either.

Sorry to disagree. I very much hope that the demonstration that this course has had a detrimental effect on this natural land will put a stop to Coul going ahead.

 

[patricks148]

After a conversation tonight ,SNH are responsible for ensuring the integrity of SSI and cover the cost, why would they do that for something that's destroyed and they disagreed with anyway.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Always a shame when natural eco systems are destroyed like this - it was one of the biggest issues with the build right from the start and certainly something a fair number of people protested about.

Suspect it won’t have an affect on the golf course but prob giving them a green light to build more holes etc.

Guess this is what happens when you have lots of power and money.

 

[User20204]

Guess this is what happens when you have lots of power and money.

And isn't that the case the whole world over.

 

[Crow]

I know this caused a lot of disagreement on the forum, but then what thread doesn't.

I've been listening to the below with interest.

Yes, some will say it's by the BBC and therefore biased, and to some extent it is biased as it does focus on the negative impact and the questionable tactics and motives involved.

But a retrospective view, some years after the event, often gives a fuller picture.

Trumped - Episode 1 - Teeing Off - BBC Sounds

How Donald Trump's golf dream turned into a nightmare for a small Scottish community.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Jigger]

All issues aside it’s supposed to be a cracking course.

 

[Albo]

It is a cracking course, played it a couple of years back and loved it

 

[JonnyGutteridge]

I’ve heard it’s outrageously good, likewise Turnberry is also meant to be incredibly special.

 

[KenL]

I know plenty of people who have played it, everyone says it is great.

 

[Albo]

I’ve heard it’s outrageously good, likewise Turnberry is also meant to be incredibly special.

Turnberry was the most I’ve ever paid for a round, and I’d not pay it again, don’t get me wrong, it is magnificent, but too much to play more than once

 

[IanM]

That's ok, go once... these places have to be played.

 

[HPIMG]

Trump international is the best course I’ve ever played. Way more impressive than turnberry IMO