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Promotional leaflet and order form for the Bennachie video. Contains description of the contents, price of the video and the members of the Bailies that it could be ordered from. Ref No. 6-1-8

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)

Davidson sends minute of last meeting, points inc. drainage of field at Back o' Bennachie carpark; cutting back of trees obscuring view on Millstone Hill, and Oxen Craig Path on Bennachie; Afforsk Pond; Extention of Gordon Way to inc route to Lumsden

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

Customary to invite Conservator to speak at Bailies' Annual Rally, Marnie was now FC's local representative, so M D was inviting him to speak at event on 10 August 1986 at Back o' Bennachie site.

Concern about future of Bennachie, fears that the tops above the treeline could be sold to a private owner and cause problems for visitor access; ask land should be offered to Bailies and accept any relevant clauses FC may wish to impose on ownership

M Davidson expresses concern that J Atterson has not seen or acknowledged original letter of 7/7/86, and was surprised and disappointed by Mrs McNiven's letter as the FC and Bailies' had a long-standing harmonious relationship. Request for meeting

Acknowledges let of 11/12/86, and reasons for not selling; reiterates concern about selling to private landowners, protection of the hill environment and sale may be too quick for the Bailies to react. Asks for potential dates for a meeting in 1987.

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.

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