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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.

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 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.

Colin is concerned about how a Mrs Horne's proposed work on waterways around the hill may affect the amphibian life there, complains main pond was decimated in 1981, mentions several species and breeding, wants to know Mrs Horne's specific plans.

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.

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.

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

Curt letter stating it is not FC's intention to sell the high tops nor would they sell to the Bailies due to potential conflict from adjoining landowners.

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

R Marnie thanks M Davidson for invite and accepts saying it is the first time he has attended a Bennachie Rally day. Marnie asks how long he should speak for, guessing three to four minutes, but asks for advice.