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Marnie sends 2 estimates from contractors to drain said field at the Back o Bennachie carpark, suggests chosen contractor speak to Mr Aitken(FC), but not to go ahead until the Bailies have got permission from the FC

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)

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.

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

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;

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.