Results: 64
| Item ID | Title | Description | Added | Updated |
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| 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 |
| 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 05:07:11 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 04:08:23 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 05:07:11 PM |
| 296 | Photograph of a Dairy Maid and her Cows at Cluny Castle | Copy of photograph taken of Dairy Annie, the dairy maid, and her "favourites" (the cows) at Cluny Castle. Taken by Sarah Cormack. Ref No. 12-5-42. | Sunday 23rd of August 2020 04:27:38 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 05:07:10 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 01:41:03 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 05:07:10 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 02:16:27 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 05:07:10 PM |
| 319 | Letter from Norman Moir with Reminiscences of Oyne | Handwritten letter from Norman Moir to Algy Watson, containing reminiscences about Oyne following a viewing of the Bennachie video. Ref No. 6-1-15. | Sunday 06th of September 2020 03:07:31 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 05:07:09 PM |
| 325 | The Disappearance of toddler Francis Stephen Hay 10th May 1914 | The toddler Francis Hay disappeared in 1914 and his remains were not found until 1921. This note describes the grave and its location near Mither Tap. | Friday 18th of February 2022 06:52:44 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 02:43:27 PM |
| 351 | Letter from D B Paterson, Forestry Commission to James MacKay re work party going to Heather Brig path | Agreement from conservator for MacKay to take combined work party of Saltire & Alumnus Societies to the Heather Brig path via bus. P makes humorous comment re the brushsaw and thanks MacKay & co for their work on the Esson's-Heather Brig path | Wednesday 12th of April 2023 12:38:48 AM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:40:39 PM |
| 353 | Two letters from RJ Marnie (Forestry Commission) to James MacKay (Bailies) re attached newspaper clipping People's Journal | Marnie takes issue with newspaper article that the Bailies got all the credit for the work on the paths on Bennachie rather than the Forestry Commission. Mention of info board replacement; "tatty" carpark sign not FC's responsibility. | Sunday 04th of June 2023 01:55:16 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:41:52 PM |
| 354 | Letter from D B Paterson, Forestry Commission to James MacKay re work party going to Heather Brig path | Agreement from conservator for MacKay to take combined work party of Saltire & Alumnus Societies to the Heather Brig path via bus. P makes humorous comment re the brushsaw and thanks MacKay & co for their work on the Esson's-Heather Brig path | Sunday 04th of June 2023 01:55:33 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:42:14 PM |
| 355 | 3 Letters; between RJ Marnie (Forestry Commission) and James MacKay (Bailies) re proposal to charge for carparks at Bennachie | Description of new greeting card; FC's proposal to charge for the Bennachie carparks. MacKay makes a 10-point reply saying how this will damage goodwill between the community & the FC; the land is part-council owned; potential congestion by cars | Sunday 04th of June 2023 02:11:27 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:42:41 PM |
| 396 | Letter from Michael Davidson (Clerk, Bailies) to Ron Marnie inviting him to the annual rally | Michael writing to Ron noting apologies recorded; inviting him and his wife to the 1987 Rally to be held on 9 Aug; thanks FC for use of picnic field, hoping arrangement can continue. | Saturday 28th of October 2023 09:42:41 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 06:06:23 PM |
| 398 | Letter from H C Cooke (Area Land Agent, Forestry Commission) to Clerk of the Bailies re setting up formal agreement between the parties | Writing to Michael Davidson that matters between the FC and Bailies should be put on a "more formal footing"; forwarding draft agreement for the committee's attention, particularly items 1 - 6. | Saturday 28th of October 2023 10:19:00 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 06:06:58 PM |
| 500 | Evening Express article about Prince Charles' visit to open the Bennachie Centre in 1995 | An article from the front page of the Evening Express regarding the then-Prince Charles' visit to the Gordon District to open the Bennachie Centre in 1995, including a humorous suggestion that he join them as a volunteer. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:28:08 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:33:27 PM |
| 501 | Short column about a sponsored hill event (partially cut off, source unknown) | A short column from an unknown newspaper about a sponsored stretcher climb up Bennachie and the positive response to the event. Part of the article has been cut off. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:34:45 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:37:07 PM |
| 502 | Photo spread from the Inverurie Herald about a sponsored stretcher climb up Bennachie | A photo spread from the Inverurie Herald about a sponsored stretcher climb up Bennachie, in which £500 was made for the Make-A-Wish foundation, and Allyson Wallace, who was carried in the stretcher, was made a Bailie afterwards. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:40:54 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:37:43 PM |
| 503 | Short column from an unknown newspaper about a sponsored hill event at Bennachie | A short newspaper column (exact source unknown) about a sponsored stretcher climb at Bennachie and the positive response the event has already had. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:43:45 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:38:08 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 03:03:17 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:40:26 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 03:08:31 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:40:57 PM |
| 509 | Article about the release of the 'A Postcard from Bennachie' video | An article from an unknown newspaper regarding the release of the 'A Postcard from Bennachie' VHS, as revealed at that year's AGM where new Bailies council members were also elected. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 03:13:46 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:41:34 PM |
| 514 | Newspaper article about a sponsored stretcher lift on Bennachie and a police letter prefacing it. | An article about a sponsored stretcher lift up Bennachie which raised funds for Grampian Police Diced Cap appeal, and the letter from Grampian Police thanking the Bailies for their assistance with the event. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 03:53:54 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:47:54 PM |
| 517 | Article from Inverurie Advertiser about the appointment of a new Bailies leader | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser abot the appointment of John Nicol as senior Bailie. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 04:04:14 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:49:09 PM |
| 526 | A photo and article from the Inverurie Advertiser about three Bailies retiring during the AGM that year | An article and photo reporting that three Bailies - Geoffrey Gill, James Mackay and Algy Watson - have retired from their positions during that year's AGM. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 07:11:25 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:54:06 PM |
| 527 | An article (partial) from an unknown source about Bennachie and the work of the Bailies to take care of the area. | Part of an article from an unknown source reporting on the work done by the Bailies to preserve Bennachie, in which James Mackay and Algy Watson are interviewed. Some of this piece is missing. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 07:16:37 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:54:58 PM |
| 528 | Obituary for Alexander 'Algy' Watson | An obituary for Algy Watson, one of the founders of the Bailies of Bennachie. The work he did with them saw him recognised by the Queen with an MBE in 2001. He had also been a teacher at Inverurie Academy. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 07:22:46 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:55:29 PM |
| 529 | Article from the Press and Journal about Be a Bennachie Colonist day | A feature from the Press and Journal about a day held by Bailies of Bennachie where they invited visitors to experience life as a Bennachie colonist. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 07:27:22 PM | Wednesday 27th of November 2024 04:56:12 PM |
| 532 | Article from the Green Diary about a recent AGM | An article from the Green Diary regarding that year's Bailies AGM, which was well attended, and where Owen Vaughan passed on the role of senior bailie to Gordon Cowie. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 07:41:53 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:01:42 PM |
| 535 | Article from the Press and Journal regarding a project about memories of Bennachie | A brief Press and Journal article about an oral history day being held at the Bennachie Centre, where attendees would be invited to share their memories of Bennachie for the purposes of recording them. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 07:55:25 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:03:52 PM |
| 540 | Brief article about a group of scouts salvaging Hosie's Well from the Inverurie Advertiser | Kemnay Boy Scouts were called on by the Bailies of Bennachie to unclog, clean up and repair Hosie's Well near the Mither Tap. | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:21:53 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:06:40 PM |
| 541 | Brief article about the Bailies of Bennachie Annual Summer Rally | That year's annual summer rally, held at Esson's Car Park instead of the Back o Bennachie one, was a success despite an afternoon downpour. | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:24:58 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:07:17 PM |
| 542 | An article about the unveiling of the indicator on the Mither Tap | Over 130 people attended the unveiling of a new indicator on the Mither Tap, with a ceremony performed by Lady Grant of Monymusk House. | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:33:11 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:07:58 PM |
| 543 | An article about the summer rally for the Bailies of Bennachie Silver Jubilee year | A small article from an unknown publication regarding the upcoming Bailies of Bennachie summer rally in their Silver Jubilee year. | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:38:32 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:08:26 PM |
| 544 | An article about the opening of Esson's car park | A small article from an unknown publication about the official opening of Esson's car park, after which senior Bailie Dr Danny Gordon led a walk through the forest. | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:44:54 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:08:56 PM |
| 545 | A short article from the Banffshire Journal about a Bennachie visit and accompanying letter | A short article from the Banffshire Journal about the Banffshire and District Round table visit to Bennachie, where they were shown around by Dr Danny Gordon. The article has been enclosed along with a handwritten letter to Dr Gordon. | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:49:54 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:09:29 PM |
| 546 | A Press and Journal article about the Bailies of Bennachie picnic | An article from the Press and Journal containing photos from the Bailies of Bennachie picnic | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:52:27 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:10:22 PM |
| 547 | A Press and Journal article from the Bailies of Bennachie picnic | A photo from the Press and Journal of the Bailies of Bennachie picnic, featuring a photo of senior Bailie Dr Danny Gordon with twins Mark and Darren Nicol of Inverurie | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:54:37 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:10:56 PM |
| 548 | An article about a proposal for toilets near the Mither Tap | An article discussing plans to build public toilets near the Mither Tap due to public demand. | Friday 19th of April 2024 08:59:15 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:11:37 PM |
| 549 | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about the award ceremony for the winners and runners up of a Bennachie essay competition | An article about the sixth Bailies of Bennachie AGM which included a ceremony for the winners and runners up of a 'Why I Like Bennachie' essay competition, which had been open to Primary 6 and 7 children who lived in the Gordon District. | Friday 19th of April 2024 09:05:09 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:15:17 PM |
| 550 | Reproduction in the Inverurie Advertiser of the winning 'Why I Like Bennachie' essay by Isla Salter | A reproduction in the Inverurie Advertiser of the winning essay from the 'Why I Like Bennachie' competition. The winner was Isla Salter, a Primary 7 pupil at Kemnay School. | Friday 19th of April 2024 09:09:46 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:15:47 PM |
| 551 | A brief Sunday Express article profiling Dr Danny Gordon, who founded the Bailies of Bennachie | A Sunday Express article about founding Bailie Dr Danny Gordon and the work he put in to look after the area. | Friday 19th of April 2024 09:15:18 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:16:15 PM |
| 552 | A brief Press and Journal article about an elderly woman falling and breaking her ankle on Bennachie | 66-year-old Christina Forrest of Stoneywood fell and broke her ankle while descending the Mither Tap. She had to be carried down on a makeshift stretcher before being transferred to hospital. | Friday 19th of April 2024 10:40:40 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:17:07 PM |
| 553 | A brief Press and Journal article about an elderly woman falling and breaking her ankle on Bennachie | 66-year-old Christina Forrest of Stoneywood fell and broke her ankle while descending the Mither Tap. She had to be carried down on a makeshift stretcher before being transferred to hospital. | Friday 19th of April 2024 10:44:47 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:18:10 PM |
| 554 | Short newspaper extract about five of the Bailies of Bennachie leading some Inverurie Academy pupils on a litter pick. | A short extract from an unknown news source detailing the litter picking efforts of five of the Bailies of Bennachie and a group of Inverurie Academy pupils. They focused mostly on the Mither Tap path. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 06:04:40 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:19:20 PM |
| 561 | A short Press and Journal article, written in Doric by James Milne, about 'Keep Britain Tidy' recognising the Bailies of Bennachie | An article from the Press and Journal, written in Doric by James Milne, about the Bailies of Bennachie being recognised by 'Keep Britain Tidy' for their work. He went to the ceremony in London to collect the award on their behalf. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 06:35:46 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:26:26 PM |
| 582 | An Inverurie Advertiser article reporting on the Bailies of Bennachie summer rally | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about that year's summer rally | Saturday 20th of April 2024 10:13:36 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:38:09 PM |
| 583 | An Inverurie Herald article reporting on the Bailies of Bennachie summer rally | An article from the Inverurie Herald about that year's summer rally. It erroneously states that this is the 26th one but it is actually the 23rd, this has been corrected by hand on the article. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 10:16:14 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:38:28 PM |
| 584 | An article from an unknown paper reporting on the Bailies of Bennachie summer rally | An article from an unknown publication about that year's summer rally. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 10:19:56 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:38:49 PM |
| 585 | An article from the Green Diary about the Bailies of Bennachie and the work they do. | An article from the Green Diary about the Bailies of Bennachie and what they do, including a brief history. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 10:24:48 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:39:40 PM |
| 586 | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about that year's summer rally | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about the 1997 summer rally where Gordon Cowie, the recently retired chief executive of Forest Enterprise, gave a speech. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 10:31:04 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:40:05 PM |
| 601 | Death notice for Dr Danny Gordon | A death notice from an unknown newspaper for Dr Danny Gordon, the founder of Bailies of Bennachie. He passed away on 27th November 1993 at the age of 92. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 01:41:45 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:50:58 PM |
| 602 | Obituary for Dr Danny Gordon | An obituary from an unknown newspaper for Dr Danny Gordon, the founder of Bailies of Bennachie. He passed away on 27th November 1993 at the age of 92. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 01:43:03 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:51:16 PM |
| 603 | Obituary for Danny Gordon, Evening Express | An obituary from the Evening Express for Dr Danny Gordon, the founder of Bailies of Bennachie. He passed away on 27th November 1993 at the age of 92. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 01:49:45 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:51:32 PM |
| 604 | Obituary and Appreciation for Danny Gordon, Inverurie Advertiser | An obituary and appreciation from the Inverurie Advertiser for Dr Danny Gordon, the founder of Bailies of Bennachie. He passed away on 27th November 1993 at the age of 92. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 01:53:19 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:51:52 PM |
| 605 | Obituary and Appreciation for Danny Gordon, Inverurie Advertiser | An obituary and appreciation from the Inverurie Advertiser for Dr Danny Gordon, the founder of Bailies of Bennachie. He passed away on 27th November 1993 at the age of 92. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 01:55:18 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:52:09 PM |
| 613 | Article from the Inverurie Advertiser acknowledging Norman Davidson being admitted as the 5000th Bailie. | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser reporting that Norman Davidson has been admitted to the Bailies of Bennachie as their 5000th member, including an image of him holding a membership certificate. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 02:24:23 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:55:19 PM |
| 614 | Article from the Inverurie Herald acknowledging Norman Davidson being admitted as the 5000th Bailie. | An article from the Inverurie Herald reporting that Norman Davidson has been admitted to the Bailies of Bennachie as their 5000th member. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 02:26:02 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:55:42 PM |
| 615 | Article from the Press and Journal acknowledging Norman Davidson being admitted as the 5000th Bailie. | An article from the Press and Journal reporting that Norman Davidson has been admitted to the Bailies of Bennachie as their 5000th member. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 02:27:18 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:56:04 PM |
| 616 | Article from the Inverurie Advertiser reporting the creation of a Bailies of Bennachie tartan | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser reporting that a Bailies of Bennachie tartan has been created. Modelling it in an adjacent photo are clerk Ann Bailie and her husband and daughters. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 02:30:04 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:56:32 PM |
| 617 | Article from the Inverurie Advertiser reporting on that year's summer rally | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser reporting on the Bailies of Bennachie summer rally, held as usual at the Back o Bennachie car park. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 02:32:07 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:56:50 PM |
| 618 | Photo from the Inverurie Advertiser of Fred Gordon and Raymond Bisset at the summer rally | A photo from the Inverurie Advertiser of Fred Gordon and Raymond Bisset at the summer rally, held as usual at the Back o Bennachie car park. | Sunday 21st of April 2024 02:33:39 PM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:57:12 PM |
| 627 | Obituary for Lord Nigel Forbes of Balforbes from the Press and Journal | An obituary from the P&J for Lord Nigel Forbes of Balforbes, a well known peer in the north east who was also a successful businessman. Among other things, he was a founding director of Grampian Television. | Tuesday 23rd of April 2024 12:33:47 AM | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 07:02:03 PM |
| 640 | Obituary from an unknown news source for Dr Danny Gordon | An obituary from an unknown newspaper for founding Bailie Dr Danny Gordon following his death in November 1993 at the age of 92. Tribute is paid to his hard work as both a doctor and with the Bailies of Bennachie. | Tuesday 23rd of April 2024 04:54:58 PM | Thursday 05th of December 2024 06:39:14 PM |
| 2381 | The camp at Durno, Aberdeenshire, and the site of Mons Graupius | An academic paper about the Roman camp found at Durno, including a number of aerial maps. | Monday 15th of July 2024 04:04:28 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 07:18:40 PM |