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Item ID Title Description Added Updated
210 Toll Road South LIDAR image with features identified on the ground indicated. Southern part of the Toll Road area of Bennachie. Saturday 18th of November 2017 12:11:25 PM Friday 01st of June 2018 05:39:04 PM
229 Mither Tap from Heather Brig Photo of Mither Tap from Heather Brig Sunday 11th of February 2018 02:56:55 PM Sunday 11th of February 2018 02:56:55 PM
301 Photograph of the River Don at Fetternear House Copy of photograph of the River Don at Fetternear House. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-47 Sunday 30th of August 2020 03:09:52 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 05:18:50 PM
334 North East Mountain Trust covering letter re GRC's Rural Area Structure Plan North East Mountain Trust Covering letter 6 November 1981 from R. Drennan Watson, chair of the North East Mountain Trust for a copy of the Grampian Regional Council Rural Area Structure Plan [plan not attached]; typescript, photocopy, 1 sheet Friday 17th of February 2023 01:17:28 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 01:17:28 PM
335 Letter of response 15 July 1985 from North East Mountain Trust re Ground Operations on NW Bennachie Letter of response 15 July 1985 from North East Mountain Trust re Ground Operations on NW Bennachie, with advice on preparing a protest and enclosing photocopies of Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972, c.52/153-154, and Statutory Instrument Friday 17th of February 2023 01:36:44 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 03:24:03 PM
336 Draft note 29 July 1995 re ground operations at NW Bennachie Draft note 29 July 1995 re people to contact and points to be made re Ground Operations on NW Bennachie; manuscript, 1 sheet Friday 17th of February 2023 01:53:03 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 03:25:59 PM
337 North East Mountain Trust Annual Report to 30 Sept 1985 (booklet) North East Mountain Trust Annual report to 30th September 1985 re support for the Bailies over the Ground Operation on NW Bennachie and advocacy of a Management Plan for Bennachie, 5th annual report of NEMT; 1 volume, 8-5-4 See also section 16/39 Friday 17th of February 2023 02:02:33 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 03:27:14 PM
338 North East Mountain Trust Newsletter Summer '87 (booklet), article "Bennachie Working Party" ‘Bennachie working party’, article, p.9, North East Mountain Trust Newsletter, (Summer 1987), report of meeting to discuss a Management Plan for Bennachie; 1 volume, 36 pages. Friday 17th of February 2023 02:13:18 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 03:28:02 PM
342 Handwritten note to Mr MacIntosh, Clerk of Works, Forestry Commission Handwritten note presumably addressed to Mr MacIntosh, Clerk of Works, Forestry Commission, Fochabers with a price for "3 unit set" and an address in Queen's Gate Aberdeen. Tuesday 11th of April 2023 10:38:00 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 10:39:40 PM
343 Letter from Forestry Commission to Dr D G Gordon re contributions to leaflet on Bennachie Letter from E G Richards, conservator of the Forestry Commission to D G Gordon re his contribution on geology (draft attached - 2nd page) for a proposed leaflet about Bennachie. Richards awaits 5 other draft contributions on various topics Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:24:44 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:25:02 PM
344 Three letters to James R MacKay from G E Godwin, Conservator, Forestry Commission Let1 G E Godwin thanks Mr MacKay for the excellent slides and talk, and comments that the Bailies can continue to rely on the FC's cooperation. Let2 Godwin passing on MacKay's letter re ptarmigan to others. Let3 more about ptarmigan on Bennachie Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:36:19 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:36:19 PM
345 Letter to Mr Watson from Conservator, Forestry Commission re amendments (to leaflet?) Let to Mr Watson re his letter of 19 May with proposed amendments, stating that they have all been included except the heights in metric and details of amphibians, reptiles and insects, which have had instead just a passing ref. Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:44:07 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:44:07 PM
346 Letter, invite and programme relating to the opening of Esson's Car Park from Forestry Commission to Dr D G Gordon Let from R J R Marnie to Dr Gordon inviting him and his wife to the opening of Esson's Car Park as principal guests; ref to cutting the ribbon with various bladed weapons. Attached formal invite and programme for the ceremony Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:51:36 PM Wednesday 12th of April 2023 12:18:28 AM
368 Let from Ron Marnie (Forestry Commission) to James McKay of the Bailies re editing of Bennachie booklet 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 Monday 14th of August 2023 11:58:14 PM Monday 14th of August 2023 11:58:14 PM
369 Let2 from Ron Marnie (Forestry Commission) to James McKay of the Bailies re editing of Bennachie 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; Tuesday 15th of August 2023 12:04:46 AM Tuesday 15th of August 2023 12:04:46 AM
370 Let from Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re tree felling and extension of the Gordon Way to Ron Marnie of Forestry Commission 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 Tuesday 15th of August 2023 12:25:53 AM Tuesday 15th of August 2023 12:26:18 AM
371 Reply let from S Thomson/R Marnie of Forestry Commission to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re points raised in meeting 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. Tuesday 15th of August 2023 12:33:25 AM Tuesday 15th of August 2023 12:33:44 AM
372 Letter from M Davidson, Clerk of the Bailies to Forestry Commission Conservator 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 Monday 28th of August 2023 09:51:42 PM Monday 28th of August 2023 09:51:42 PM
373 Letter to Mrs Sutherland (Bailies) from A F MacKay, on behalf of Forestry Commission Conservator re timber extraction on Bennachie (reply to 8-1-19A) 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. Monday 28th of August 2023 10:08:27 PM Monday 28th of August 2023 10:08:27 PM
377 Letter to Forestry Commission Conservator (North) J Atterson re sale of Bennachie High Tops 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 Tuesday 29th of August 2023 12:40:47 AM Tuesday 29th of August 2023 12:41:12 AM
382 Letter to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) from C J Tock re proposed work on waterways round Bennachie 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. Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:16:25 PM Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:16:25 PM
383 Letter from J Atterson (Forestry Commission Conservator) to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re potential sale of Bennachie High Tops (continued) 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. Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:32:11 PM Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:33:44 PM
384 Letter from J Atterson (Conservator, Forestry Commission) to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re setting date for meeting re sale of Bennachie High Tops 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 Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:43:23 PM Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:43:23 PM
387 Letter to J Atterson (Conservator, Forestry Commission) from Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) thanking him for attending their meeting of 17 Feb 1987 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 Friday 01st of September 2023 12:11:59 AM Friday 01st of September 2023 12:11:59 AM
388 Let to J R McKay from Forestry Commission re fishing lease at Afforsk Pond and leak issues FC replying to Let of 20 Feb 1987 re fishings at Afforsk Pond, noted there were still leaks elsewhere despite remedial work, thus FC could not guarantee water levels and thus no lease would be issued that summer, but observation of the pond continued Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:38:27 PM Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:38:27 PM
389 Application Form - Permission to Use Electrical Fishing Devices Application form for permission to use electrical fishing devices, features departmental address in Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, space for name of applicant, name of equip user, period of use, etc. with lines at foot for date and applicant signature Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:46:35 PM Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:46:35 PM
404 Letter to Ron Marnie enclosing minutes of last meeting, highlighting various points, from Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) Davidson refers to a telephone conversation and points raised at meeting re the Forestry Commission; concern re construction work affecting parking; insurance issue; GRAIN project; drainage Millstone Hill path etc.; invites Marnie to address Rally Saturday 28th of October 2023 11:55:32 PM Saturday 28th of October 2023 11:55:32 PM
415 Letter to the Bailies via Fred Gordon thanking them for their participation in Forestry Industry open day John thanks the Bailies for participating in what was a very successful event due to "putting the industry on display" and expresses that this success should be built on for next year. Wednesday 29th of November 2023 07:28:52 PM Wednesday 29th of November 2023 07:52:28 PM
416 Letter from Brian Stanger, Head Forester, to James R McKay (Bailies) re controlled burning at Hillside & working party Brian thanks James for organising and supervising the working party at Hillside, saying he was impressed by the extent & tidyness afterward. He thanks James again for his invaluable local knowledge and acknowledges his offer of further help. Wednesday 29th of November 2023 07:41:48 PM Wednesday 29th of November 2023 07:41:48 PM
417 Letter from F Thom, District Forester to James R McKay re NE Forest Industry Open Day 1993 Enquiry if the Bailies would like a stall at the Forestry Commission open day at the Bin Forest/Huntly Forestry Office on 26 June. Request indication of space required and charge of £50 levied per exhibitor Wednesday 29th of November 2023 07:51:24 PM Wednesday 29th of November 2023 07:51:24 PM
420 Letter from N H Davidson, District Manager, Forestry Commission to James McKay (Bailies) re 'Footways for the Future' Heritage Fund application Davidson provides feedback on points James has raised on the application form, i.e. Bailies would be 1 of many wishing to support the project; make high quality paths, brief description of project, grant level (£40K); apply by May '95. Wednesday 29th of November 2023 10:57:06 PM Wednesday 29th of November 2023 10:57:06 PM
421 Compliments slip, handwritten by Fred Gordon prefacing a copy of the Forestry Commission's contract with the Bailies for renewing and building new paths on Bennachie Aberdeenshire Council Compliments slip. Fred writes to "Geoff" (no surname) prefacing a copy of the FC contract "for safe keeping". He explains he has issued an invoice on the Bailies' behalf for £500, the cost of the paths contract. Wednesday 29th of November 2023 11:17:16 PM Wednesday 29th of November 2023 11:17:16 PM
424 Letter from Forest Education Initiative to Algy Watson re Tree Trunks Launch S M Coghill, FEI secretary thanks Algy Watson for attending the launch on 9th June and says it will be the first stepping stone to increasing awareness of positive benefits of forests & forestry to the wider public Sunday 25th of February 2024 11:54:26 PM Tuesday 12th of March 2024 03:49:25 PM
425 Press release re Tree Trunks project June 1988 at Bennachie Centre with Dr Colin Millar, Convener Aberdeenshire Council Press release describing the Tree Trunks as an educational resource for schools integrating the benefits of trees and forestry into the curriculum. Colin Millar was at launch with Oyne Primary pupils to look at the contents of the "trunk" Monday 26th of February 2024 12:05:30 AM Monday 26th of February 2024 12:05:30 AM