But the resort, located in north-east Scotland, faced harsh criticism after it lost its special status as a protected environment of national importance in 2020 because the dunes on its original course “did not contain enough of the special, natural features designated by Scottish Natural Heritage.” said Sally Thomas, Director of People and Nature at Natural Heritage.
But Trump International insisted the new course would be “one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable courses available.”
During his last presidential visit in July 2018, Trump faced widespread protests in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, where protesters criticized his policies and presence. Trump’s mother was actually born on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, in 1912.
In the interview, Eric Trump accused the Scottish government of making it “virtually impossible” to do business in Scotland.
“It takes a very long time to get permission. “There are a lot of regulations and red tape, ridiculous taxation and government leaders who get you in trouble for no reason,” he said.
He also said Scottish First Minister John Swinney’s support of Kamala Harris just days before the US election was “disturbing” and that his intervention had not helped relations between the two countries.
“I’ll say it again, my father loves Scotland. And the first minister came out and was quite grumpy for a few days,” he said.
