Donald Trump Kicks Off Scotland Week

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Tue Apr 7, 2009 2:34pm EDT

Reinforces Long-Term Commitments to Scotland

NEW YORK, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Donald J. Trump today reinforced The Trump
Organization's commitment to Scotland by discussing job creation and tourism
in a lively visit with Scotland's Minister for Enterprise, Jim Mather, who is
in New York City as part of the annual Scotland Week celebration.

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Scotland Week 2009 (April 4-11) celebrates Scotland's rich cultural and
business ties with the United States and Canada. This year, Scotland is
celebrating Homecoming, and Ministers are inviting people with Scottish
ancestry, as well as those who simply love Scotland, to "Come Home" and join
them in an inspirational celebration of culture, heritage and the many great
contributions Scotland has given the world.

"As a true supporter of Scotland, Donald Trump is following through on his
promise to create jobs, boost the local economy in Northeast Scotland and
attract more tourists to Scotland," said Minister Mather. "The Trump
Organization is showing tremendous support for our nation by realizing our
potential for development, and utilizing talent and local resources to support
activities."

Praising The Trump Organization's ongoing support of Scotland, Minister Mather
thanked Donald Trump for exciting the Scottish economy and boosting tourism.
Around 2,000 full time jobs are due to be created in the long term at The
Trump Organizations' Menie Estate development. Donald Trump also discussed his
plans to visit Scotland during Homecoming 2009, a series of events celebrating
Scotland's rich culture.

"We are thrilled to show our continued support during Scotland Week and I am
excited about planning my visit to Scotland during Homecoming 2009," said
Donald Trump. "In addition to continued developments underway at Trump
International Golf Links in Scotland, I'm happy to reinforce my commitment to
the great nation of my ancestors by supporting job creation and tourism."

Donald J. Trump's passion for Scotland stems from his pride in his Scottish
roots. His mother, Mary MacLeod, grew up on the Island of Lewis in Stornoway
where her first language was Gaelic, before moving to New York City at age 20.
His decision to build Trump International Golf Links, Menie Estate, Scotland
is the fulfillment of a long-held dream to give back to his mother's homeland.

"We were very excited to meet with Minister Mather today and look forward to
the projects we'll be undertaking in Scotland over the next year," said George
Sorial of The Trump Organization. "The Trump Organization will be making many
trips back to Scotland during Homecoming and we encourage people across North
America to visit this beautiful and welcoming country in the years to come."

SOURCE  Scottish Development International

Amanda Keane for Scottish Development International, +1-617-520-7260,
akeane@webershandwick.com
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