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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.

Though it had been customary to invite FC's Conservator to council meetings, as they were based in Inverness and too far away to be able to attend, Marnie had been deputised on the Conservator's behalf, could invites come to him instead.

FC has explored all potential access roads, but existing one best. FC in touch with Grampian Roads Dept to ensure road is improved, tree felling/extraction only for thinning purposes, promise to minimise disruption to visitors.

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

ST/RM reply to let of 11/1/86; Cutting back trees to be done; Afforsk Pond leak to be checked by engineer; agreement re route ext to Lumsden, as Brindy Hill land may be changing ownership soon; suggest pioneering a new route inc Brindy if so wished.

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

Marnie thanks McKay for his let of 29 Jan and that the points in RM's let were all taken onboard; RM mentions places/features that can be labelled; the FC will take 2500 copies of the new booklet; S Thomson signs for R M;

Marnie wishes James well for the new year, comments about winds in Buckie, appends his comments to the booklet; editorial comments follow with an annotated proposed map; S Thomson signs for R M; James is thanked for his hard work in updating booklet

Mrs McNiven chasing up a signed copy of the permission granted document (see 8-1-16D) for the use of the parking field at Back o Bennachie.

Roscoe sets out terms inc Bailies' liabilities for damage, contractor to carry out work to satisfaction of FC, allowing them permission to use the field after carrying out the drainage works. Map of site included (indicated with red box)