Angry scenes at Trump showcase

STV

There were angry scenes at an exhibition featuring Donald Trump's plans to build a £1billion golf resort in Aberdeenshire.

Trump International representatives told protestors who had attended the event to "clear off".

The event in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire was supposed to showcase the latest blueprint for the controversial Menie Estate development to the public.

But tempers frayed when residents refusing to sell their homes to Trump's team arrived at the event to address the media.

Menie Estate resident David Milne, who refuses to make away for the 'greatest golf course in the world' was warned by Trump International project director Neil Hobday not to 'hi-jack' the exhibition.

He said: "Pick your own platform. Pay for it somewhere else. Invite the media and do it there. Just clear off."

Mr Milne said the attitude was typical of what he had come to expect of the Trump Organisation.

He said: "If this is permitted to go ahead, no one in any home, anywhere in this country will ever be safe again. That cannot be allowed. This is supposed to be a civilised country in the 21st century."

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Supporters of the vision to build two championship golf courses, a hotel and holiday homes also turned out.

Local Resident Edith Mowatt said: "I think it's wonderful, I think it will revitalise the whole area. I think it will bring jobs to the area and I think it will be beautiful when it's finished."

Sarah Malone of Trump International said: "We're very keen to meet with our neighbours, to discuss their particular requirements and needs.

"We appreciate the personal impact that the development will have on a few of them and hopefully as time goes on we will be able to reach fair and amicable agreements."

The exhibition at the Udny Arms Hotel is due to finish on Sunday.