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“This development will give the North East a chance to provide sustainability in the business and leisure tourism sector that we have so often in the past been promised and never thought achievable.”
“This development has the capacity to change the economics of the North East of Scotland in a very positive way and have a long lasting impact for future generations. It will help diversify the economy and will bring world wide publicity like no other development in Europe today.”
“We believe that the project will have far reaching positive impacts locally, nationally and internationally and will provide Scotland and the North East region with a world class sports and leisure facility which will in turn attract visitors and investors alike from around the world.”
“SCDI is convinced it will act as a catalyst for attracting further investment in the region, not only in tourism but also in other sectors. The scale of this planned investment is one that promises such a major economic boost to the region that we would urge Aberdeenshire Council to grant approval and deliver for both Scotland and the North East a truly world class project.”
“Despite the hype from those against the project, we at Newburgh can testify that a links golf course does not adversely affect the environment. Indeed, the Forvie Nature Reserve and Ythan Estuary has been shown to be of outstanding importance for birds, listing 225 species of which 43 are regular breeders and they all happily co-exist with our golf course.”
“Aberdeen Harbour Board strongly urge Aberdeenshire Council to grant planning approval to the application by Trump International and further raise the region’s profile on the global map.”
“We believe that this development would be beneficial to the area and whole heartedly support this.”
“I write on behalf of the Director of Aberdeen Licence Holders Association who are in full support of the above named application. This proposed resort will greatly enhance the areas reputation in terms of business and tourism from both a national and international perspective. We cannot afford to miss this excellent opportunity and should do everything in our power to bring it to fruition.”
“Naturally cognisance of many competing factors has to be weighed but the over-riding principle has surely to be to find a supportive way to accommodate the commercial viability needs of the development and so capture the proposed huge inward investment.”
“This is an opportunity for Aberdeenshire Council to show their support for developing Aberdeen and the surrounding area into a golfing “Mecca”, the impact of which will have doubtless long term benefits for residents and businesses throughout the region. Failure to land this prestigious development in our backyard would be a complete travesty.”
“There is no doubt that the North East of Scotland desperately needs a visitor/tourist attraction of the scale of the Trump plans to make a radical step forward in tourism overall.”
“Back at the time I chaired Grampian Enterprises and, indeed, Scottish Enterprise, I was very aware of the vulnerability of the North East of Scotland to one industry, and time is marching on. I would urge your Council, therefore, to focus on the big picture and the big challenge and to find ways to accommodate this very exciting new development and not lose this important opportunity to help broaden our economic base. This could be the catalyst to a new critical mass of outdoor leisure and sports activities.”
“All the figures I have seen concerning the development are very impressive in terms of the construction jobs, the permanent jobs, and the projected contribution to the Aberdeenshire economy. This will provide the NE Region with a world class sports and leisure facility that will attract and most importantly, investors from around the world.”
“It does seem to me that this development presents a superb opportunity to heighten the whole region’s profile and attract a new range of visitors into the area, providing a long term benefit, and an excellent platform on which we can build future tourism in the region.”
“It is my belief that the project will have far reaching positive impacts, locally, nationally and internationally and will provide Scotland and the North East region with a world class sports and leisure facility which will in turn attract visitors and investors alike from around the world.”
“I think the plan’s inclusion of a residential development, will ease the property market “bottleneck” which has been experienced over the past year or so and will free up more housing for the local population. Being a residential property solicitor myself, I am very aware of the need for more housing in the North East to ease demand and place buyers and sellers on a more even footing. In short, I think the benefits of the development far outweigh any perceived harm that development may do.”
“As a representative of one of the leading visitor attractions in the north east, I wholly endorse the outlined development which, I believe, will strengthen the region’s profile as a top quality leisure destination.”
“We understand that the economic benefits and potential benefits to the region and to Scotland are huge. I do find it unthinkable that this opportunity for Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland could be missed and would like to give our utmost support to the project.”
“We believe this project has the capability to fundamentally improve the economic performance and competitiveness of the North East specifically and Scotland as a whole. It would send a very strong message at a global level that Aberdeenshire is not only a major centre in the energy business but that it can attract world class investment in the sports and leisure industry too.”
“The bon accord St Nicholas centre fully welcomes and supports the far reaching and positive impact the Trump International golf centre will have on the North East of Scotland. This is a vital economic addition that will provide the region with a much needed world class facility and will position the North East as a leading destination to visit and live.”
“Aberdeen Airport believes this development would likely bring many significant benefits to the region. The economic impacts alone – both in terms of direct investment and potential employment - would appear to be considerable.”
“The economic impact both during construction and beyond will be beneficial both locally and nationally reinforcing Scotland (and the area) as the hub and natural home of golf. Local employment and tourism in the North East can only increase as a result of such an added prestigious attraction.”
“It should be possible to ensure that the development can proceed in a way that allows the golf to operate in harmony with the indigenous plant and wildlife.”
“I truly believe that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, which, if taken, will serve to propel our local tourism capability onto a new and previously unattainable level, and the importance of that will only become clear many years form now, when we can no longer rely on the energy sector to generate the very high proportion of our economic output which it presently does. The tourism effect, the hotel plans alone will go a long way to resolving the huge under-supply of quality overnight accommodation in the North-East, a problem which is undoubtedly losing our region large volumes of conference and other business.”
“I imagine other cities in the UK, and beyond, would give anything to have such a prestigious and high profile development on their doorstep. Indeed, Aberdeen City and Shire councils could be forgiven for thinking their prayers had been answered when this application landed in the ‘In-Tray’.”
“As Cruden Bay Golf Club plays an important part in the North East Golf Industry, we fully appreciate the impact of such a development on the area. Evidence exists that Mr Trump is very conscious of the concerns regarding wild-life and it is apparent all over the world that golf and wild-life can work in harmony.
There are locations all over Europe that are envious of our present position and it would not be a problem for Mr Trump to create this wonderful facility somewhere else, but surely Aberdeenshire should be welcoming the opportunity and working with the Trump Organisation to come a positive conclusion.”
“This development will give the North East the number one golf and conference development in Europe, providing the sustainability in the business and leisure tourism sector that we never thought was achievable. The whole of Europe and the rest of the world is watching us with envy, that our great corner of Scotland has been chosen before other destinations, let us not jeopardise this once in several lifetimes opportunity.”
“This is not a once in a lifetime opportunity; this is a once in eternity opportunity for this area. With the Aberdeen Airport extension and the Western Peripheral Route apparently in the pipeline – Trump International Golf Links Scotland can be the icing on the cake for Aberdeen City and Shire.”
“We sincerely believe the Trump International Links, Scotland development will enhance Aberdeenshire, the north east region and Scotland. It will promote Scotland globally and will provide welcome employment opportunities through all phases of its maturation. We support the development.”
“I write on behalf of the Aberdeen Hotels Association, which has a membership of 25 full hotel members (3 star VisitScotland rating or above) and 5 associate members, all located within the Aberdeen City and Shire area. We would like to register our support for the proposed Trump Development at Menie House, Balmedie. This development would have a massive economic benefit for the future of the whole North East.”
“A high quality resort, which can compete (and win) in the global marketplace, would be a superb result for our area.”
“I believe that this iconic development should be welcomed in view of its profile and that it is an opportunity for the North East which we cannot afford to miss.”
“Leisure and tourism are worldwide industries that have come to be regarded as the fastest growing markets and it is these markets that Scotland is uniquely placed to exploit. Future generations will look back in dismay if we do not seize this unique opportunity and support these proposals.”
“The development would open up new opportunities for the North East and raise the profile of the area for both leisure and business tourism. It would also provide five star accommodation urgently required in the area. The economic benefit would be of huge importance to the Shire and City.”
“I believe that this exciting project will have significant and long term benefits for the local economy in Aberdeenshire and in particular tourism. I believe that the quality of the proposed development will significantly strengthen Aberdeenshire’s reputation as an attractive destination for the worldwide golfing tourist and that this is therefore an outstanding opportunity for the area to further diversify its economic base.”
“This development has the potential to raise the profile of the North-East throughout the world. That will benefit the economy of the region as a whole, as well as helping organisations like my own, which can only succeed by being global players. Reasonable people will argue that major initiatives like this carry trade-offs, but for me the balance comes down firmly in favour of proceeding.”
“There is an ambitious growth target for this industry nationally of an increase in value of the industry of 50% by 2015. Developments, such as this golf development, will make a significant contribution to the growth of this industry, attracting repeat and first time visitors to Scotland. This, and other developments of a similar nature, will support economic development locally and nationally and will also further enhance the reputation as VisitScotland currently identifies 200 competing countries within this global industry for Scotland.”
“Donald Trump is now giving us the opportunity to be the venue as a World Class golf resort. Certainly we are the envy of many other destinations who would welcome Donald Trump’s plans.”
“In my forthcoming book on history of Aberdeen I have raised the serious question of what happens to the North-eat after oil. Even before Mr Trump’s appearance, the answer seemed to lie in tourism and leisure pursuits. From my considerable experience of life in America, I have discovered that, wherever Trump goes, prosperity follows, not only through his own enterprises but from other investors who are tempted to follow his lead. In other words, he is a magnet.”
“Mr Trump should be trusted to create a world class golf development for Aberdeen while protecting the indigenous wild life. It would be a great loss for the north east and for Scotland as a whole if this exciting development were not given encouragement and support.”
“The proposed golf course and resort will bring substantial economic development to the region, encourage tourism to the locality as well as providing first class recreational facilities for those that live in the City, Shire and beyond.”
“I am fortunate to have golfed on courses across the world, in USA, Canada, South Africa and so on and very many of these courses are recognised wildlife sanctuaries. One need look no further than our own St Andrews, the home of golf, to see how successfully golf and wildlife can co-exist. Mr Trump’s conservationist credentials are well known.”
“I feel that this opportunity must be grasped now and as quickly as possible, in order that we can secure the future for younger generations.”
“This is a huge ‘one off’ opportunity for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and for the golfing community in particular. It would also help the other golf clubs in Aberdeen as, I am sure, people visiting that complex would wish to play at other golf courses in the area.”
“You just have to look at other ventures that Mr. Trump has been involved with to see that this will be a facility of great quality. He does not put his name to anything that is less than top class in any field. This would only enhance the area.”
“We believe that there will be substantial economic benefit to the area immediately and that the profile of Aberdeenshire as a leisure destination will be hugely increased across the world as a consequence of the construction of this development.”
“Tourism is a massive industry for Scotland as a whole, but in particular, the North East has a huge “untapped” potential that can be developed and the Trump International Golf Links will become a focal point for golf and tourism in this area. This project will provide a long term benefit to the local area, and the biggest investment since the discovery of oil in the North Sea some 40 years ago.”
“We believe that the project will have far reaching positive impacts locally, nationally and internationally and will not only help and sustain the Aberdeenshire rural economy with jobs and income, but will also support and enhance property values to the north of Aberdeen if a world class sports and leisure facility is developed.”
“We believe that the facility will be a major tourist attraction for the North East of Scotland and will have a direct business benefit to the area.”
“Aberdeenshire stands to gain significantly and this development provides a great foundation to build on and develop the appeal of this area to a global audience. In a time of great uncertainty over the future of the oil industry and the impact on our local economy, this development gives us a new string to our bow.”
“As a regular visitor to both New York and the greater Florida area I am very well aware of the many developments undertaken by Donald Trump and his colleagues. He has the tremendous ability of producing extremely high quality developments coupled with an ability to promote both himself and his organisation. I believe Donald Trump’s involvement in such a development just north of Aberdeen and the resultant publicity for his golf courses, hotel and condominium style developments would be extremely helpful in our desire to expand the economy of the north-east.”
“In my job I am constantly frustrated with the lack of accommodation available to business and leisure visitors and the constant complaints we receive about the lack of 5 star accommodation in Aberdeen and in fact the whole of the north East. Since the first announcement of the proposed developments we have been inundated with queries regarding the situation of the plans and already clients have told us that they would certainly bring future business to this area if these plans are approved. The economic benefit to the entire North East Corner of such as prestigious development is potentially enormous!”
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