Trump's MacLeod Course Faces Opposition in Scotland

Donald Trump is set to open a second golf course called the MacLeod Course at his Trump International resort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, by summer 2025. Named after his mother's maiden name, the course is claimed to feature the 'largest sand dunes in Scotland' and promises to be 'one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable' courses ever built. Despite significant local opposition, with 2,918 of 2,921 public representations being objections, Aberdeenshire Council approved the £150 million project. The new course is designed to complement Trump's original 2012 course, aiming to create 'the greatest 36 holes in golf'. Trump International has emphasized the extensive environmental efforts involved, including local material use and innovative irrigation systems to minimize the carbon footprint. The development has sparked controversy, with the local dunes losing their protected environment status due to the resort's construction.