{
  "id": 7296747,
  "title": "UAE’s Al Tajir family put Scottish ‘ghost’ golf course up for sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/uaes-al-tajir-family-put-scottish-ghost-golf-course-up-for-sale-7296747",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:02:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/uk/2026/09/14/uaes-al-tajir-family-put-scottish-ghost-golf-course-up-for-sale/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An unfinished golf resort, owned by a UAE family but never opened to the public, has been put up for sale. Situated near the renowned Gleneagles course in Perthshire, gWest was envisioned to match the prestige of its famous neighbor. However, due to various factors like the financial crisis, Scottish independence debate, Brexit, and the Covid-19 pandemic, the family has decided to sell the property. The 18-hole championship course, designed by celebrated architect David McLay Kidd, sits on a 80-hectare estate, offering breathtaking views of the Ochil Hills, Ben Vorlich, and the Trossachs National Park. The resort's plans include residential plots, a hotel and spa, leisure facilities, and staff accommodation, but the development remains stalled. Property consultant Knight Frank is now assisting with finding a buyer for this rare opportunity.",
  "summary": "An incomplete golf resort in Scotland, which is owned by a UAE family but has never opened to public, has been put on the market. Located near the world-famous Gleneagles course in Perthshire, gWest was intended to rival the quality of its historic neighbour. But few people have had the chance to play the course on a private gated resort set on an estate spanning more than 80 hectares. It was…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "UAE billionaire family puts Scotland’s ‘ghost’ golf resort up for sale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/uae-billionaire-family-puts-scotlands-ghost-golf-resort-up-for-sale",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:16:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE’s Al Tajir family put Scottish ‘ghost’ golf course up for sale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/uaes-al-tajir-family-put-scottish-ghost-golf-course-up-for-sale",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:02:05.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}