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Item ID Title Description Added Updated
212 Plant a Tree on Bennachie Poster advertising tree planting days at "foraging forest" in Nov/Dec 2017 Thursday 30th of November 2017 08:55:20 AM Sunday 10th of December 2017 02:23:28 PM
213 Mathilda Digital photograph of hen capercaillie at Burnside, Bennachie Sunday 10th of December 2017 02:37:11 PM Sunday 10th of December 2017 02:45:15 PM
230 LIDAR IMAGE Turn Pike North LIDAR image of the northern part of the Turn Pike area of Bennachie. Interpreting linear features identified on the ground. Shows the Bede House. Friday 02nd of March 2018 02:51:32 PM Friday 01st of June 2018 04:34:18 PM
232 LIDAR IMAGE Colony Area LIDAR image of the Colony area of Bennachie. Interpreting linear features identified on the ground. Friday 02nd of March 2018 03:10:56 PM Friday 01st of June 2018 05:09:22 PM
233 LIDAR IMAGE of Total Area of Survey (2nd Ed) LIDAR image of the total area of the survey over Bennachie. Interpreting linear features identified on the ground. With new information since 1st Ed. Friday 02nd of March 2018 10:08:08 PM Saturday 28th of April 2018 05:14:25 PM
242 Bede House LIDAR image LIDAR image covering area around the Bede House without any paths, dykes, etc. marked. Scale 1:1000. Wednesday 02nd of May 2018 10:47:11 AM Friday 18th of May 2018 10:59:18 AM
246 A 12th-century "Bowl-Fired" Grain Drying Kiln at Druminnor, Aberdeenshire. Implications for Social Change, Agricultural Productivity and Landscape Development in North-east Scotland. The discovery of a Medieval ‘bowl-fired’ grain-drying kiln during excavations at Druminnor Castle has implications for how we view the management of agricultural practices in the North-east of Scotland during the 12th-century. Thursday 01st of November 2018 06:32:23 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:31:47 PM
254 Photo of fetternear House by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Fetternear House before the fire. Monday 18th of February 2019 11:26:52 AM Thursday 07th of October 2021 06:31:08 PM
255 Photo of Sarah Cormack Copy of photo of Sarah Cormak with her bicycle. Photographer unknown. Friday 15th of March 2019 02:39:17 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:37:21 PM
256 Photo of George Esson by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of George Esson, the last colonist to live on Bennachie. Friday 15th of March 2019 02:50:12 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:38:11 PM
257 Photo of Group on Mither Tap by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of a group of young men on Mither Tap. Friday 15th of March 2019 02:53:17 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:38:57 PM
258 Photo of Andrew Mathieson by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Andrew Mathieson. Monday 25th of March 2019 04:49:28 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:39:34 PM
259 Croft History Burnside Decription Burnside in the Bennachie Colony with maps and geneology. Occupied by Findlater family Tuesday 26th of March 2019 12:51:59 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:40:49 PM
262 Photo of Andrew Mathieson by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Andrew Mathieson. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:07:32 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:42:14 PM
263 Photo of Andrew Mathieson by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Andrew Mathieson. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:08:16 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:42:52 PM
264 Photo of family group by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of a family group with horse and cart and house in background. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:11:06 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:44:52 PM
265 Photo of Ardtannes, Inverurie by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Ardtannes Fm. on R Don upriver from Inverurie from Kemnay road. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:13:48 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:45:37 PM
266 Photo of Balquhain Cas. with boy and pony by Sarah Cormack Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of a boy and pony with Balquhain Castle behind. Possibly taken at Netherton Smithy. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:26:35 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:46:57 PM
267 Photo by Sarah Cormack of avenue of trees titled Belt of Braco Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak titled Belt of Braco or row of trees along side of road. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:42:37 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:47:33 PM
268 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie from SE Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Mither Tap, Bennachie, from the SE. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:47:06 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:48:13 PM
269 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie from N Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Mither Tap, Bennachie, from the N. Text on photo says "Mither Tap, Benachie, near Insch". Probably taken from near Old Rayne. Tuesday 12th of May 2020 06:49:36 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:49:02 PM
270 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie from N Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Mither Tap, Bennachie, from the N. Wording on photo says it is near Insch but I think it was taken from near Old Rayne. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 04:29:44 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:49:46 PM
271 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie from E. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Mither Tap, Bennachie, from the E. Taken from above Mellanbrae Farm. Ref: 12-5-16. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 04:47:10 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:51:44 PM
272 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie from S. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Bennachie, from the S. Railway track and River Don in foreground. Probably just to west of Kemnay. Ref: 12-5-17. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 05:26:36 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:52:34 PM
273 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie from Inverurie. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Bennachie, from Inverurie, 12-5-19. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 05:32:13 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:53:27 PM
274 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie taken in winter. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Bennachie taken in winter. Ref: 12-5-20. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 06:12:00 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:54:02 PM
275 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie taken in winter. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Bennachie taken in winter looking north.. Ref: 12-5-21. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 06:15:07 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:54:41 PM
276 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Bennachie taken in winter. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Bennachie taken in winter looking towards Oxencraig. Ref: 12-5-22. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 06:16:57 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:55:49 PM
277 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Blackburn main street. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Blackburn main street looking S. Ref: 12-5-23b. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 06:21:46 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:56:45 PM
278 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Blackburn main street. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Blackburn main street looking S. Ref: 12-5-23a. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 06:40:49 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:57:42 PM
279 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Blackburn Inn. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Blackburn Inn. Taken in 1910. Ref: 12-5-23a. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 06:42:58 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:58:17 PM
280 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Blackburn Village. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Blackburn Village. Taken in 1910. Ref: 12-5-23a. Wednesday 13th of May 2020 06:46:43 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:58:54 PM
281 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Boghead of Tullos, George Esson's Croft about 1937 Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Boghead of Tullos, George Esson's croft, the last of the Bennachie Colony Taken in about 1937. Ref: 12-5-26. Wednesday 19th of August 2020 07:38:02 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 12:59:31 PM
282 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Howe of Braco. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Howe of Braco. Taken 1890. Probably Mill of Braco and Bogmill in valley bottom. Ref: 12-5-27. Wednesday 19th of August 2020 07:58:00 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 01:00:30 PM
283 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Howe of Braco. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Howe of Braco. Taken 1890. Probably Millstone Hill in background. Mains of Afforsk and Dalfling in valley. Ref: 12-5-28. Wednesday 19th of August 2020 08:07:43 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 01:01:14 PM
284 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Howe of Braco. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Howe of Braco. Taken 1890. Mither Tap in background. Probably Bogmill in valley. Ref: 12-5-29. Wednesday 19th of August 2020 08:11:41 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 01:02:00 PM
285 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Group of Braco School. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Braco School. Ref: 12-5-30. Wednesday 19th of August 2020 08:16:16 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 01:03:23 PM
286 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Group of Castle Fraser. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Castle Fraser. Ref: 12-5-32. Wednesday 19th of August 2020 08:25:57 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 01:05:34 PM
288 Photograph of Cluny Castle from the SW Copy of photograph taken of Cluny Castle from the South-West. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-34 Friday 21st of August 2020 02:11:19 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:09:07 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
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
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
294 Photograph of prize-winning Highland bull at Cluny Castle Copy of photograph taken at Cluny Castle of prize-winning Highland bull that was sent to Birmingham. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-40. Sunday 23rd of August 2020 02:51:24 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:12:13 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
297 Photograph of Concraig House Copy of photograph of Concraig House, front view. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-43 Sunday 23rd of August 2020 04:05:47 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:15:03 PM
298 Photograph of Concraig House Copy of photograph of Concraig House, front view taken from a slight angle. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-44. Sunday 23rd of August 2020 04:19:31 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:16:39 PM
299 Photograph of Craigearn Copy of photograph of Craigearn Village, near Kemnay. A family can be seen on the road going into the village. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-45 Sunday 30th of August 2020 12:41:03 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:17:12 PM
300 Photograph of Craigearn Bridge and Village Copy of photograph of Craigearn Bridge with the village in the background. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-46 Sunday 30th of August 2020 01:16:27 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:17:49 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
302 Postcard of the Don Valley and Bennachie near Insch Copy of a postcard showing the Don Valley and Bennachie, near Insch. Text along the bottom left says "Don Valley and Benachie, Near Insch". Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-48. Sunday 30th of August 2020 02:45:22 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:19:40 PM
303 Your chance to immortalise the North-east on video tape. Invitation to the public from British History Trust to record their pet projects on video in order to create an archive of life in Britain. Archive Record No 6/1/1 Monday 31st of August 2020 01:18:59 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:20:45 PM
304 Bonnie Bennachie captured on film. Recording the release of film of Bennachie by the Baillies, and made by Grimley Partnership. The film covers three most popular walks up hill with commentary by Baillies founder, Danny Gordon. Archive Record No 6/1/16. Monday 31st of August 2020 01:33:53 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:21:32 PM
305 Towie firm has got it on tape! Recording the release of film of Bennachie by the Baillies, and made by Grimley Partnership. The video portrays the history of the hill and its surroundings with poetry and music. Archive Record No 6/1/14. Monday 31st of August 2020 01:36:27 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 12:57:24 PM
306 Bailies launch new Bennachie video. Bailies launch new video of Bennachie produced by Algy Watson and James Mackay, and filmed by Grimley Partnership. Archive Record No 6/1/17. Monday 31st of August 2020 03:34:56 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 12:42:56 PM
307 Draft List of Slides for Bennachie Video and Short Talk Handwritten manuscript with draft of slides to be used in Bennachie Video. On the reverse is a draft of slides "For Short Talk" on 31/10/86. Ref No. 6-1-2. Wednesday 02nd of September 2020 03:14:18 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:23:13 PM
308 Correspondence from the British Video History Trust Correspondence from trustee Elizabeth Oliver at the British Video History Trust to J.R MacKay regarding borrowing of equipment for the Bennachie video. Handwritten annotations throughout regarding particulars of filming. Ref No. 6-1-3. Wednesday 02nd of September 2020 03:37:58 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:24:05 PM
309 Manuscript with Draft Contents for Bennachie Video Handwritten manuscript with draft notes for the contents of the Bailies' new Bennachie video. Ref No. 6-1-4. Wednesday 02nd of September 2020 03:48:24 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:24:43 PM
310 Correspondence with Grimley Partnership about Producing the Bennachie Video Correspondence with the Grimley Partnership regarding a commission to produce a video. Includes list of possible areas & topics for inclusion. Documents have both typescript and handwritten notes. Mostly A4 sheets with some A5 notes. Ref No. 6-1-5 Friday 04th of September 2020 02:01:02 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:25:17 PM
311 Letter from Forestry Commission Granting Filming Permission for Bennachie Video Correspondence from the Forestry Commission to Ms Sheenah Cobb granting permission for the Bailies to film the Bennachie Video. Ref No. 6-1-6. Friday 04th of September 2020 02:09:32 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:25:56 PM
312 Correspondence from Gordon District Tourist Board Correspondence from Gordon E Henry, director of the Gordon District Tourist Board, announcing an award of £500 towards the production of the new Bennachie video. Ref No. 6-1-7. Friday 04th of September 2020 02:33:19 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:26:42 PM
313 Promotional Leaflet and Order Form for Bennachie Video Promotional leaflet and order form for the Bennachie video. Contains description of the contents, price of the video and the members of the Bailies that it could be ordered from. Ref No. 6-1-8 Friday 04th of September 2020 03:55:39 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:27:49 PM
318 Bennachie Goes Worldwide "Bennachie Goes Worldwide". Copy of a review of the Bennachie video, written by Norman Harper, in the Press & Journal. Ref No. 6-1-13. Sunday 06th of September 2020 01:59:16 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:32:21 PM
320 Submissions for Funding Assistance for Bennachie Video Submissions by the Bailies for funding assistance for the production of the new Bennachie video. Includes variant cover sheets and invitations to six helicopter companies to bid for the production of the video. Ref No. 6-2-1. Sunday 20th of September 2020 02:50:33 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:33:05 PM
321 Cover Letters to Video Producers Invited to Bid for Bennachie Video Production Covering letters to video producers inviting them to bid for the production of the Bennachie video. Copies annotated with the bid price submitted by the producers. Ref No. 6-2-2. Sunday 20th of September 2020 03:11:29 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:34:13 PM
322 Correspondence with Bristow Helicopters Ltd Correspondence with A.E Jones at Bristow Helicopters Ltd regarding the provision of a helicopter for filming the new Bennachie video. Ref No. 6-2-3. Sunday 20th of September 2020 03:23:54 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:34:40 PM
323 Correspondence with Shell Uk Exploration and Production Correspondence with Judith Munro at Shell Uk Exploration and Production regarding their sponsorship of the new Bennachie video. Ref No. 6-2-4. Sunday 20th of September 2020 03:44:52 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:35:14 PM
324 Correspondence with Touchstone Heritage Management Consultants Ltd Correspondence with Touchstone covering the first revision of the draft script for the Bennachie video. Ref No. 6-2-5. Sunday 20th of September 2020 04:01:49 PM Monday 04th of October 2021 04:36:23 PM
326 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Chapel of Garioch Village Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Chapel of Garioch village showing the old post office. Ref: 12-5-33. Wednesday 09th of March 2022 12:37:33 PM Wednesday 09th of March 2022 12:37:33 PM
327 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Cluny Castle. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Cluny Castle. Ref: 12-5-34. Wednesday 09th of March 2022 12:42:08 PM Wednesday 09th of March 2022 12:42:08 PM
328 Photo by Sarah Cormack of Cluny Castle, prize winning bull. Copy of photo taken by Sarah Cormak of Cluny Castle, Prize winning bull. Ref: 12-5-40. Wednesday 09th of March 2022 12:43:23 PM Wednesday 09th of March 2022 06:35:47 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
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
340 Copy correspondence of North East Mountain Trust re responses to planning applications and to structure plan Copy correspondence of North East Mountain Trust re responses to Highland Regional Council's planning applications and to structure plan; 3 sets; To R Cameron, HRC Director of Planning; Chief Exec, HRC, Sect. of State for Scotland; 14 sheets. Friday 17th of February 2023 03:01:45 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 03:55:06 PM
341 Correspondence from North East Mountain Trust to Forestry Commission re Bennachie Paths Correspondence from Jennifer Cook, NEMT, to Mark Reeve, Recreational Forester, Forestry Commission Scotland re paths on Bennachie; praise for construction, concern with mountain bikers using paths. 2 sheets Friday 17th of February 2023 03:16:37 PM Friday 17th of February 2023 03:55:31 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 10:24:44 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 10:25:02 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 10:36:19 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 10:36:19 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 10:44:07 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 10:44:07 PM
349 2 Letters to Mrs Helen Fraser re scrub saw for the Bailies from the Forestry Commission 1; Let advising Mrs Fraser that a scrub saw would cost approx £60 and further advice given when one is available. 2; Let advising Mrs Fraser of full price of a brush saw, where/how it can be paid, and that it can be inspected at Balnacoul Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:26:19 PM Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:26:31 PM
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 10:58:14 PM Monday 14th of August 2023 10:58:14 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; Monday 14th of August 2023 11:04:46 PM Monday 14th of August 2023 11:04:46 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
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
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 10:43:23 PM Thursday 31st of August 2023 10:43:23 PM
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 10:38:27 PM Tuesday 19th of September 2023 10:38:27 PM
390 Permission Form - Allowing use of electrical fishing devices for research/scientific purposes to Dr R Owen of NE River Purification Board Permission granted to Dr Roger Owen under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act 1951 by Secretary of State for Scotland to use electrical fishing methods to assess pollution effects on fish populations locally Tuesday 19th of September 2023 10:58:44 PM Tuesday 19th of September 2023 10:58:44 PM
391 Let from Michael Davidson, Clerk to the Bailies, to Fisheries' Secretary (Scotland) re obtaining permission to use electrical fishing devices Davidson asks for permission to use such devices to aid the movement of brown trout to the Afforsk Pond which the Bailies now have a fishing licence for, following repair of the dam. He states he is a freshwater biologist & experienced in this area Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:08:38 PM Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:08:57 PM
392 Permission Form - Allowing use of electrical fishing devices for research/scientific purposes to Michael Davidson, Bailies' Clerk Permission granted to Michael Davidson, Bailies' Clerk, under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act 1951 by Secretary of State for Scotland to use electrical fishing methods to move trout to Afforsk Pond and its inlet (1yr) Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:17:32 PM Tuesday 19th of September 2023 11:18:39 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
405 Letter to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) from Ron Marnie addressing points in previous letter 8-1-30A Marnie assures that the construction work will not affect parking on Rally Day; issue with treasurer's communication not being acknowledged; Mrs Horne of Grain attending next meeting to speak on project; Millstone Hill path to be monitored; Saturday 28th of October 2023 11:02:47 PM Saturday 28th of October 2023 11:02:47 PM
406 Letter to Michael Davidson (Bailies' Clerk) re forestry operations near Oyne from R A Sandilands District Forester, Forestry Commission Sandilands, working with Ron Marnie explans the harvesting and clearing Oyne section of Bennachie Forest, that the FC want to avoid leaving the hill bare, will thin out trees and minimise disruption to leisure users; p2 is a road plan for FC vehicles Saturday 11th of November 2023 04:40:55 PM Saturday 11th of November 2023 04:40:55 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
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 Thursday 25th of April 2024 05:35:21 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 Thursday 25th of April 2024 05:36:22 PM
476 A publication from Grampian Regional Council about conservation in the area A publication from Grampian Regional Council about the efforts to preserve the region's nature and wildlife due to the reliance of the local tourist industry on it, including setting up a Heritage Fund for this purpose. Tuesday 16th of April 2024 08:44:19 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:42:57 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
533 A photograph from the Inverurie Advertiser about the first work party of the year A photograph from the Inverurie Advertiser about the first conservation work party of the year. Thursday 18th of April 2024 06:46:53 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:23:19 PM
534 An article and photo from the Inverurie Advertiser about the first work party of the year A brief article and photo from the Inverurie Advertiser about the first conservation work party of the year. Thursday 18th of April 2024 06:49:26 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:23:39 PM