Agreement from conservator for MacKay to take combined work party of Saltire & Alumnus Societies to the Heather Brig path via bus. P makes humorous comment re the brushsaw and thanks MacKay & co for their work on the Esson's-Heather Brig path
Marnie takes issue with newspaper article that the Bailies got all the credit for the work on the paths on Bennachie rather than the Forestry Commission. Mention of info board replacement; "tatty" carpark sign not FC's responsibility.
Marnie takes issue that the FC has not been given proper credit in the newspaper article for the upkeep of the paths on Bennachie, 2nd Let, MacKay has clearly been upset, attempt to smooth things over, p3 copy of article attached
Agreement from conservator for MacKay to take combined work party of Saltire & Alumnus Societies to the Heather Brig path via bus. P makes humorous comment re the brushsaw and thanks MacKay & co for their work on the Esson's-Heather Brig path
R J R Marnie letter to James Mackay stating refurb of centre complete and will be open 17 Apr '81, no publicity, but invites Mackay's comments "both constructive and destructive" on the work as long as they are honest.
1; Let advising Mrs Fraser that a scrub saw would cost approx £60 and further advice given when one is available. 2; Let advising Mrs Fraser of full price of a brush saw, where/how it can be paid, and that it can be inspected at Balnacoul
5 Letters: 1 and 2; Renaming of Bennachie Carpark to Pittodrie Carpark (Marnie to MacKay) 3; Praise for guide book, removal of unwanted signs from Esson's Carpark to Mither Tap, 4; signage at Rowantree Carpark, 5; Quote for new sign Rowantree carpark
Let to O'Brien re layout of Donview Centre with attached plan, description of 16 info panels on the topic of forestry. These had not been agreed upon but requested O'Brien's comments and on the minutes of a previous meeting
Let from R J R Marnie to Dr Gordon inviting him and his wife to the opening of Esson's Car Park as principal guests; ref to cutting the ribbon with various bladed weapons. Attached formal invite and programme for the ceremony
Let to Mr Watson re his letter of 19 May with proposed amendments, stating that they have all been included except the heights in metric and details of amphibians, reptiles and insects, which have had instead just a passing ref.