Results: 42
| Item ID | Title | Description | Added | Updated |
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| 8 | Rental book of the estates of Leslie of 1875-1884 | Originally published in ??? | Tuesday 12th of September 2017 05:57:28 PM | Tuesday 17th of October 2017 05:50:31 PM |
| 209 | Presentation to the Community Heritage Conference 2015 by Miller, Vergunst and Wainwright. | Brief description of the Commonty and Colony of Bennachie. Some oral histories. History of the English Quarry, Bennachie. | Friday 17th of November 2017 06:15:30 PM | Sunday 17th of March 2024 05:48:39 PM |
| 248 | Excavating the Bede House | Presentation to a non-technical audience about the excavation of the Bede House near Chapel of Garioch by the Bennachie Landscape Group. Contains maps and photos. | Thursday 22nd of November 2018 12:55:41 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 12:24:42 PM |
| 289 | Photograph of Cluny Castle Lodge | Copy of photograph of Cluny Castle Lodge. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-35 | Friday 21st of August 2020 03:08:23 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:08:41 PM |
| 290 | Photograph of Cluny Castle Tower | Copy of photograph of Cluny Castle Tower. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-36 | Friday 21st of August 2020 03:16:42 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:09:58 PM |
| 291 | Photograph of Cluny Castle Chapel | Copy of photograph of private chapel at Cluny Castle. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-37 | Friday 21st of August 2020 03:35:26 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:10:28 PM |
| 292 | Photograph of Cluny Castle, Front View | Copy of photograph of Cluny Castle from the front view. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-38 | Friday 21st of August 2020 03:56:44 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:11:00 PM |
| 293 | Photograph of Cluny Castle Lake | Copy of photo taken of Cluny Castle Lake with turrets of the castle visible in the background. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-39. | Sunday 23rd of August 2020 02:32:22 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:11:33 PM |
| 295 | Photograph of Cluny Castle Stables | Copy of photograph of stables at Cluny Castle. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-41. | Sunday 23rd of August 2020 03:11:07 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:13:32 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 02:09:52 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:18:50 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 |
| 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 | Monday 14th of August 2023 11:25:53 PM | Monday 14th of August 2023 11:26:18 PM |
| 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. | Monday 14th of August 2023 11:33:25 PM | Monday 14th of August 2023 11:33:44 PM |
| 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 08:51:42 PM | Monday 28th of August 2023 08:51:42 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 09:08:27 PM | Monday 28th of August 2023 09:08:27 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 | Monday 28th of August 2023 11:40:47 PM | Monday 28th of August 2023 11:41:12 PM |
| 378 | Letter to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) from Mrs McNiven for J Atterson, Conservator, Forestry Commission re sale of Bennachie tops | 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. | Monday 28th of August 2023 11:48:15 PM | Monday 28th of August 2023 11:48:15 PM |
| 379 | Letter to J Atterson, Conservator (North) Forestry Commission regarding the ownership of Bennachie high tops from Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) | 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 | Monday 28th of August 2023 11:56:14 PM | Monday 28th of August 2023 11:56:14 PM |
| 380 | Letter to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) from J Atterson (Conservator North) Forestry Commission re meeting request & ownership of Bennachie high tops | 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. | Tuesday 29th of August 2023 12:05:57 AM | Tuesday 29th of August 2023 12:05:57 AM |
| 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 10:32:11 PM | Thursday 31st of August 2023 10:33:44 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 | Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:11:59 PM | Thursday 31st of August 2023 11:11:59 PM |
| 393 | Let from Forestry Commission to J R McKay re fishing lease for Afforsk Pond | Sending draft of fishing lease, asking that McKay's name be on it, including clause not guaranteeing water levels or no leaks, access arranged via Lavenie Rd, or via Afforsk Farm if owner agreed, if approved, start date can be agreed. | Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:25:55 PM | Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:25:55 PM |
| 418 | Letter from Graham J Hamilton, Regional Director, Forestry Commission to James R McKay (Bailies) re privitisation & sale of woodlands | Hamilton tries to assuage James' fears regarding Bennachie & the Goverment's target of disposing 100k ha of forest by 1999. Suggests he write to Mr Pearson, Forestry Review Group. Handwritten notes on P2 regarding defining category of woodland park. | Wednesday 29th of November 2023 08:08:08 PM | Wednesday 29th of November 2023 10:45:52 PM |
| 419 | Letter from Graham Hamilton, Regional Director to P Stallard (Clerk to the Baillies) re Goverment disposal of woodlands | Hamilton thanks Stallard for let or 12 Mar, re encouraging SNH response, confirms that Bennachie forest was never on the Commission's disposal list. Can't rule out the government trying to force a sale, but would engage with them re sponsored sale | Wednesday 29th of November 2023 10:45:02 PM | Wednesday 29th of November 2023 10:45:29 PM |
| 454 | Forestry application for Forbes estate | Letters regarding a forestry plan for Forbes estate | Friday 12th of April 2024 08:20:04 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:30:52 PM |
| 471 | Letters about a survey of the land around Mither Tap | Letters between Bell Ingram Rural and Bailies of Bennachie regarding proposed improvement works on the footpath between Rowantree car park and the Mither Tap and the need for a survey to determine what exactly needs to be done. | Tuesday 16th of April 2024 08:21:29 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:40:32 PM |
| 475 | A letter from Gordon District Council regarding an incident at Hillfoot Cottage | A letter from Mr Kennedy of Gordon District Council to Alexander Watson of Garioch Community Council regarding a dispute about right of way between a Mr Reilly and the occupant of Hillfoot Cottage. Includes a roughly drawn map of the area. | Tuesday 16th of April 2024 08:40:29 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:42:33 PM |
| 487 | Letters regarding right of way at Essons Croft | Letters from Gordon District Council confirming that Essons Croft does not have public right of way. | Tuesday 16th of April 2024 09:33:13 PM | Wednesday 17th of April 2024 05:50:04 PM |
| 496 | Letters regarding the Blairdaff / Blindburn forestry scheme | Letters between the Bailies of Bennachie and Aberdeenshire Council regarding the above scheme and a dispute resulting from it. | Wednesday 17th of April 2024 03:22:45 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:51:51 PM |
| 507 | Article from the Inverurie Advertiser about a Monymusk laird being refused a forestry grant | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about Archibald Grant, the laird of Monymusk, bieng refused a grant from the Forestry Commission for the planting of trees on the Monymusk Triangle. Partially cut off, lost part rewritten by hand and attached | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:03:17 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:13:19 PM |
| 508 | Article from the Inverurie Herald about Sir Archibald Grant's thwarted plan to plant trees | An article from the Inverurie Herald where Sir Archibald Grant, who wanted to plant trees on his estate, claims that Gordon District Council and the Bailies of Bennachie are among those trying to put a stop to his plans. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:08:31 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:13:36 PM |
| 511 | Article from the Inverurie Herald about the dispute between Sir Archibald Grant and the Bailies of Bennachie | An article from the Inverurie Herald regarding Sir Archibald Grant's plans to plant sitka spruce trees on the Monymusk Triangle and the objections made to this plan by the Bailies. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:35:09 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:14:38 PM |
| 512 | Letter to the Inverurie Herald from Bailies of Bennachie re Archibald Grant | A letter written to the Inverurie Herald by the Bailies of Bennachie responding to claims made by Sir Archibald Grant about his plans to plant sitka spruce on the Monymusk Triangle and their clarification of their objections to this plan. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:42:11 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:15:01 PM |
| 515 | Newspaper article about the Bailies' fears for government plans for forest privatisation. | An article about the Bailies' concerns over the government's plans to privatise forests | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:57:32 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:16:13 PM |
| 516 | Newspaper column by MP Malcolm Bruce about forest privatisation concerns | A column by Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce addressing the concerns from the Bailies of Bennachie regarding forest privatisation | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:59:50 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:16:35 PM |
| 564 | A letter to a newspaper from Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk about protecting Bennachie wildlife | A letter to an unknown newspaper from Sir Archibald Grant of Monymusk about an application he made to plant trees on Bennachie, stressing that he is not breaking the law and he wishes to preserve the wildlife. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 06:36:17 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:33:58 PM |
| 565 | A letter to a newspaper from MB Davidson, Bailies of Bennachie clerk, in response to Sir Archibald Grant. | A letter to an unknown newspaper from MB Davidson, the Bailies of Bennachie clerk, responding to Sir Archibald Grant's letter from a previous edition and setting the record straight on a few things. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 06:48:32 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:34:16 PM |
| 566 | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about a planned visit by Gordon District councillors to the Monymusk Triangle | The Inverurie Advertiser reports that there will be a trip up Bennachie to the Monymusk Triangle to get a better idea of the potential effects of proposed plans for the area which the Bailies of Bennachie objected to. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 06:53:17 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:34:49 PM |
| 567 | An article from the Press and Journal reporting on the opposition to Sir Archibald Grant's Monymusk Triangle plans | A report from the Press and Journal about opposition from the Bailies of Bennachie to plans by Sir Archibald Grant for the Monymusk Triangle, which, among other things, could lead to the loss of a long established footpath up Bennachie. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 06:58:25 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:35:08 PM |
| 575 | A press release about plans to develop Pittodrie Estate into leisure facilities - including a Bennachie visitor centre | A press release detailing ambitious plans to develop Pittodrie Estate, including leisure facilities, private housing, some forestry work on Bennachie, and a visitor centre for the latter - a 'pleasant surprise' according to senior Bailie James MacKay | Saturday 20th of April 2024 07:27:26 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:38:08 PM |