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Buchan District Forester apologising for delay in getting in touch, but says he gets no reply on the telephone. He asks James to arrange an appointment to meet at Esson's Carpark to discuss the Colony, and if not, Mr Stanger would deputise for him

A letter to James MacKay from Jim Glennie sending apologies for a committee meeting and offering an update on the library.

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

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

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.

A letter from Fred Gordon to Graham Tough thanking him for donating books which belonged to his late father-in-law, Dr Robert Scott. Enclosed within are Graham's letters and some background on Dr Scott.

A letter to Gordon Ingram from Jim Glennie thanking him for donating two books to the Bailies library.

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

A letter from Geoffrey Gill to Dr Eric McKay thanking him for donating a number of Bailies calendars, which will become archival material.

A letter to Duncan Downie from Jim Glennie thanking him for a donation of one of his books to the Bailies library.