US property tycoon Donald Trump has announced that he will fly to Scotland to give evidence in support of his planned golf resort at a public hearing.
The billionaire will visit his mother's home in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis on Monday before appearing at the Aberdeen inquiry the following day.
The Public Local Inquiry was ordered by Scottish ministers after Aberdeenshire Council rejected plans for the £1 billion development at Menie Estate.
Environmental groups and local campaigners have criticised the scheme, while many leading business figures have pledged their support.
Mr Trump, star of the US version of the Apprentice, said of the inquiry: "I respect the need for an inquiry and am totally committed to appearing as I really want to see this development come to fruition.
"I want the public to hear my plans and share my enthusiasm for them.
"I am confident I will be able to demonstrate my passion for this site on which we want to create a world-class development that works in harmony with the natural environment."
Mr Trump will speak at a press conference in Stornoway on Monday morning before heading to Aberdeen.
He is expected to give evidence on the first day of the inquiry, which is being held at the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre.
It is expected to last three weeks.