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A newspaper article - source unknown - about the Bailies of Bennachie's 13th AGM, which was attended by almost 600 members, and which also demonstrated healthy finances.

An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about Archibald Grant, the laird of Monymusk, bieng refused a grant from the Forestry Commission for the planting of trees on the Monymusk Triangle. Partially cut off, lost part rewritten by hand and attached

An article from the Inverurie Herald where Sir Archibald Grant, who wanted to plant trees on his estate, claims that Gordon District Council and the Bailies of Bennachie are among those trying to put a stop to his plans.

An article from an unknown newspaper regarding the release of the 'A Postcard from Bennachie' VHS, as revealed at that year's AGM where new Bailies council members were also elected.

An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about the opening of the Gordon Way, an 18 mile hill walk, by Dr Danny Gordon, who founded the Bailies of Bennachie.

An article from the Inverurie Herald regarding Sir Archibald Grant's plans to plant sitka spruce trees on the Monymusk Triangle and the objections made to this plan by the Bailies.

A letter written to the Inverurie Herald by the Bailies of Bennachie responding to claims made by Sir Archibald Grant about his plans to plant sitka spruce on the Monymusk Triangle and their clarification of their objections to this plan.

A short article written by Scottish Planner detailing the Grampian Chapter's visit to Bennachie on 23rd September 1990 (although the magazine edition this article was published in was from December that year)

An article about a sponsored stretcher lift up Bennachie which raised funds for Grampian Police Diced Cap appeal, and the letter from Grampian Police thanking the Bailies for their assistance with the event.

An article about the Bailies' concerns over the government's plans to privatise forests