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Letter from M Davidson, Clerk of the Bailies to Forestry Commission Conservator
Complaint discussed at Bailies' council meeting re timber extraction from Bennachie Forest on north side of hill, many heavy vehicles disrupting visitors to the hill, suggest alternative route be found for lorries that cause noise, fumes and dust
Letter from K Roscoe (Admin & Finance Officer, Forestry Commission) to Helen Fraser (Bailies' Clerk) setting out terms for use of parking field at Back of Bennachie
Roscoe sets out terms inc Bailies' liabilities for damage, contractor to carry out work to satisfaction of FC, allowing them permission to use the field after carrying out the drainage works. Map of site included (indicated with red box)
Letter from James Bisset accepting the request from the Bailies to reprint McConnachie's book.
Letter from Anthony Schmitz, Director of Bisset's accepting the request to reprint McConnachie's book "Bennachie". Also the letter from Helen Fraser, Bailies, with the resolution of the council to proceed with the reprint.
Letter from J Atterson (Forestry Commission Conservator) to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re potential sale of Bennachie High Tops (continued)
Atterson found meeting with Bailies useful, considering a 'letter of intent' re sale of mountain land, wants to look at the Ben Lomond land sale. Also says he does not know anything about a proposal to lease Afforsk Pond.
Letter from J Atterson (Conservator, Forestry Commission) to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re setting date for meeting re sale of Bennachie High Tops
Atterson thanks the Bailies for their letter of 22 December (1986), says he would not be able to plan a meeting until February '87 and suggests various potential dates as he could reach the Buchan area by 10.30am
Letter from Helen Fraser (Bailies' Clerk) to Ron Marnie (Forestry Commission) re permission to use parking field for "Rally Day" for next 10-15yr
Helen Fraser (Bailies' Clerk) writes to day the Bailies will pay for draining the parking field, but ask permission from Forestry Commission to use it on the Rally Day each year for next 10-15yr (follow on from 8-1-16A and B)
Letter from H C Cooke (Land Agent, Forestry Commission) to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re proposed agreement insurance issue
H C Cooke writing regarding the Bailies' issues with the proposed agreement, noting that the Conservator's main concern was liability to third parties in respect of activities held by the Bailies; Cooke asks if they have insurance
Letter from H C Cooke (Area Land Agent, Forestry Commission) to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) regarding Bailies' insurance
H C Cooke refers to an earlier conversation with Davidson saying he had forwarded a summary to the Conservator; he asks for sight of the Bailies' insurance policy which Davidson had not yet sent him.
Letter from H C Cooke (Area Land Agent, Forestry Commission) to Clerk of the Bailies re setting up formal agreement between the parties
Writing to Michael Davidson that matters between the FC and Bailies should be put on a "more formal footing"; forwarding draft agreement for the committee's attention, particularly items 1 - 6.
Letter from Grampian Television
Letter from Alistair Gracie, Head of News and Current Affairs at Grampian Television, returning the Bennachie video tape submitted and expressing interest in a possible future programme. Ref No. 6-1-12.