Acknowledges that no reply sent until after their phonecall on 10/09/86, but repeats no intention of selling that land at present, also the FC could not sell direct to the Bailies due to conflict with adjacent landowners. Happy to meet in new year.
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.
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
Atterson referring to letter of 15 January 1987, agrees to meet at 7pm, Inverurie Town Hall on 17 February 1987. He says he will be inviting Ron Marnie, the Forest District Manager, he writes that he looks forward to meeting them.
FC replying to Let of 20 Feb 1987 re fishings at Afforsk Pond, noted there were still leaks elsewhere despite remedial work, thus FC could not guarantee water levels and thus no lease would be issued that summer, but observation of the pond continued
Sending draft of fishing lease, asking that McKay's name be on it, including clause not guaranteeing water levels or no leaks, access arranged via Lavenie Rd, or via Afforsk Farm if owner agreed, if approved, start date can be agreed.
Greyscale line map of Bennachie marked in red coloured pencil, corner labelled "Forestry Commission" and handwritten note "Present road proposals as promised, Ron Marnie" and date.
Ron writes to apologise for missing forthcoming meeting and that he will clarify FC's position regarding the Gordon District Council's proposed Management Plan when he attends the next one; complains GDC did not record his apologies before
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.