Scottish Government To Overturn Decision to Save SSSI (1 Viewer)

Andrew Whitehouse

Professor of Listening

Supporter

• Nov 3, 2008

• #61

Bad news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7700074.stm

 

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Peewit

Once a bird lover ... always a bird lover

• Nov 3, 2008

• #62

Andrew Whitehouse said:

Bad news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7700074.stm

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Hi Andrew

Well what can i say but a full grrr.. about this

Here we are with Mr Trump the unconventional guy from no mans land, with no interest in wildlife or otherwise

Just a money mad tycoon with bad hair.

 

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Capercaillie71

Well-known member

• Nov 3, 2008

• #63

Depressing, but not surprising really given the economic situation. However, I would be surprised if work starts on the golf course anytime soon. The whole thing is being funded on the back of the construction and sale of 500 £1million houses. Who is going to buy those in the current climate?

 

Capercaillie71

Well-known member

• Nov 3, 2008

• #64

It doesn't say in the BBC report whether or not Swinney's decision followed the recommendations of the public inquiry reporters.

Edit: Just read the official press release - apparently the inquiry did recommend approval.

 

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Penny Clarke

Well-known member

• Nov 3, 2008

• #65

Saw this on the news this evening - ABSOLUTELY WICKED to replace all that natural beauty for a bl**dy golf course:C:C:C

 

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Peewit

Once a bird lover ... always a bird lover

• Nov 3, 2008

• #66

Penny Clarke said:

Saw this on the news this evening - ABSOLUTELY WICKED to replace all that natural beauty for a bl**dy golf course:C:C:C

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hi Penny

My feelings too with a big grr attached. :C

I moved away from Aberdeenshire at the beginning of last year, and I have visited the area where Trumps new business adventure will be and it is stunning. Why on earth would anyone want to build on it. :C

Other than the golf course what is in it for Scottish people or is it Mr Trumps private empire with 'No admittance' to the premises - Beware guard dog. It will cost a fortune to join (my OH loves golf and he knows the price of a yearly membership). How will people afford any part of it at all.

What is Mr Trump trying to get out of this so called money spinner - a bit of the UK to take home with him. Too much money and too little sense plays a large part here.

I heard the subject mentioned on tonights news but did not listen to it fully.

 

John B (not the sloop)

Don't blame me I didn't vote for 'em

• Nov 4, 2008

• #67

Money talks

Penny Clarke said:

Saw this on the news this evening - ABSOLUTELY WICKED to replace all that natural beauty for a bl**dy golf course:C:C:C

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Let's face it - if some gazillionairre came along and made the right noises about boosting the regional economy he/she could probably have Stonehenge bulldozed for some driving range or theme park.....:C

 

apbarr

Well-known member

• Nov 4, 2008

• #68

Let's hope all the Scots on this forum remember this come the next election

 

Jos Stratford

Eastern Exile

Staff member

• Nov 4, 2008

• #69

Peewit said:

Why on earth would anyone want to build on it?

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Er, to make money. Why planners are ignoring SSSI is more troublesome.