Donald Trump’s opposition to plans to build wind turbines off the coast of his new Aberdeenshire golf course shows little sign of relenting, as the US billionaire calls for a public inquiry.

The windfarm project is a joint venture by Vattenfall, Technip and Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group.

Donald Trump claims the wind turbines would spoil the views for golfers on his course, and his lawyers have written to Marine Scotland asking for an investigation into the potential economic risks.

Several organisations had originally opposed the windfarm proposals, such as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and RSPB Scotland. These groups have now dropped their opposition, leading the American entrepreneur to suggest the latter changes its name to "RSKB - Royal Society for the Killing of Birds, to reflect their pro-wind turbine position."


A spokesman for RSPB Scotland said: "Any individual is entitled to their opinion on the work of RSPB.

"Trump International is a very successful business organisation dedicated to maximising its financial returns.

"The RSPB is a nature conservation organisation dedicated to saving our threatened wildlife and working towards creating a world richer in nature."

The debate has been ongoing for some time, with Mr Trump having flown into Aberdeen at the beginning of the month following the news that SNH had dropped its opposition. It joined the Ministry of Defence, National Air Traffic Services and the Civil Aviation Authority in its decision to do so.

Holyrood has said it would welcome any correspondence from Donald Trump’s lawyers. The debate continues.

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