James was mapping the Colony using the FC 1:50,000 map taking data from the 1860 OS Map. He expresses concern that the extent of the colony features are not known and the FC should make a detailed study before forestry works begins
James is highly critical of the delay in the production of the leaflet which was to be published in May 1990, he notes he put in a lot of work for free and is angry that there had been no leaflets for the public despite huge interest;
Marnie assures that the construction work will not affect parking on Rally Day; issue with treasurer's communication not being acknowledged; Mrs Horne of Grain attending next meeting to speak on project; Millstone Hill path to be monitored;
Davidson refers to a telephone conversation and points raised at meeting re the Forestry Commission; concern re construction work affecting parking; insurance issue; GRAIN project; drainage Millstone Hill path etc.; invites Marnie to address Rally
Davidson notes the Bailies had received the proposed agreement from H C Cooke and were "surprised and concerned" at the contents, and that several points were "impossible to comply with"; Davidson hopes this is the result of a misunderstanding etc.
Michael writing to Ron noting apologies recorded; inviting him and his wife to the 1987 Rally to be held on 9 Aug; thanks FC for use of picnic field, hoping arrangement can continue.
Davidson asks for permission to use such devices to aid the movement of brown trout to the Afforsk Pond which the Bailies now have a fishing licence for, following repair of the dam. He states he is a freshwater biologist & experienced in this area
Bailies were pleased Atterson investigated sale of Forestry Commission land on Ben Lomond, and his proposal of a "letter of intent" to them. Davidson says Ron Marnie intended to issue a lease for fishing to the Bailies for Afforsk Pond
Davidson thanks Atterson for his letter of 7 January (1987), and suggests that 18th or 19th February would be suitable for a meeting at Inverurie Town Hall, but too difficult to meet during the day, suggests start time of 7pm.