Former US President Donald Trump has been dealt a financial blow after a Scottish court ordered him to pay £300,000 in legal fees. The ruling comes after a lengthy dispute over an offshore wind farm near his Aberdeenshire golf resort.
Trump's Long-Standing Opposition
Trump has fiercely opposed the 11-turbine wind farm project, claiming it would spoil the view from his luxury golf course. His legal team argued the development would harm tourism and the local landscape. However, judges repeatedly dismissed his objections.
Costly Legal Defeat
The Scottish government approved the wind farm in 2013, but Trump launched multiple legal challenges. His latest appeal was rejected last December, leaving him liable for the Scottish government's legal costs. The £300,000 payment covers expenses incurred during the prolonged court battle.
Renewable Energy vs Golf Resort
The case highlights the tension between renewable energy projects and luxury developments in Scotland. While Trump called the turbines "disastrous," Scottish ministers maintain the wind farm supports green energy targets. The project is being developed by Swedish energy firm Vattenfall.
This isn't Trump's first legal setback in Scotland. He previously lost a similar case attempting to block another wind farm visible from his Turnberry resort. The latest ruling adds to the former president's mounting legal expenses across various cases.
