BWS issue 34 July August 2015 | Page 16

14 BUSINESS WOMEN SCOTLAND profiles Trump International Golf Links Trump International Golf Links has certainly put the north east of Scotland on the map from a golf perspective but it is not just swinging clubs and driving buggies that goes on at this spectacular coastal venue. A berdeen is known for an abundance of hospitality providers but has never been particularly rich in offering indulgent, luxurious accommodation. Until recently, The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa boasted the only five-star status in the region. So, it is no surprise that the launch of the truly exquisite MacLeod House & Lodges at Trump International, north of Aberdeen, was a welcome addition from golfers and non-golfers alike. The only five-star property in Aberdeenshire, MacLeod House & Lodges is set within spectacular grounds at Menie Estate. The 19-bedroom baronial mansion has a bar and restaurant and is ideal for corporate events or even weddings, with or without a marquee. On its doorstep is the famous championship MacLeod House – 5*Accommodation and Dining golf course; 18 holes of world-class links golf, ranked amongst the best in the world [