Results: 59
| Item ID | Title | Description | Added | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 314 | Letters of Thanks from Recipients of the Bennachie Video & Newspaper Clipping | Handwritten letters of thanks from recipients of the Bennachie video. Also includes a photocopy of the newspaper article "Bennachie, hill with a fan club" by Rennie McOwen from the Scotland on Sunday (13/8/89). Ref No.6-1-9. | Friday 04th of September 2020 04:14:17 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:28:21 PM |
| 316 | Bennachie Video Selling Well | News-cutting about the Bennachie video selling well. Also contains information on how to obtain a copy of the video. Newspaper and author not recorded on cutting. Ref No. 6-1-11 | Sunday 06th of September 2020 01:24:40 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:29:48 PM |
| 317 | Letter from Grampian Television | Letter from Alistair Gracie, Head of News and Current Affairs at Grampian Television, returning the Bennachie video tape submitted and expressing interest in a possible future programme. Ref No. 6-1-12. | Sunday 06th of September 2020 01:41:44 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:39:15 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 |
| 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 02:07:31 PM | Monday 04th of October 2021 04:31:32 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 10:51:36 PM | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:18:28 PM |
| 347 | Letter from R J R Marnie, Forestry Commission to R O'Brien, Divisional Education Office, Elgin re Donview Centre | Let to O'Brien re layout of Donview Centre with attached plan, description of 16 info panels on the topic of forestry. These had not been agreed upon but requested O'Brien's comments and on the minutes of a previous meeting | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 10:59:19 PM | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:17:14 PM |
| 348 | 5 Letters between Forestry Commission and James MacKay, Snr Bailie | 5 Letters: 1 and 2; Renaming of Bennachie Carpark to Pittodrie Carpark (Marnie to MacKay) 3; Praise for guide book, removal of unwanted signs from Esson's Carpark to Mither Tap, 4; signage at Rowantree Carpark, 5; Quote for new sign Rowantree carpark | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:16:08 PM | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:16:08 PM |
| 350 | Letter from R J R Marnie to James MacKay regarding refurb of the centre, inviting him to make comment on the work | R J R Marnie letter to James Mackay stating refurb of centre complete and will be open 17 Apr '81, no publicity, but invites Mackay's comments "both constructive and destructive" on the work as long as they are honest. | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:32:33 PM | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:32:33 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 | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:38:48 PM | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:38:48 PM |
| 352 | 2 Letters from R J R Marnie to James MacKay re article in People's Journal about Bennachie Path work | Marnie takes issue that the FC has not been given proper credit in the newspaper article for the upkeep of the paths on Bennachie, 2nd Let, MacKay has clearly been upset, attempt to smooth things over, p3 copy of article attached | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:46:52 PM | Tuesday 11th of April 2023 11:46:52 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 12:55:33 PM | Sunday 04th of June 2023 12:55:33 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 08:42:41 PM | Saturday 28th of October 2023 08:42:41 PM |
| 397 | Letter from Ron Marnie (Forestry Commission) to Michael Davidson (Clerk, Bailies) accepting invitation to Bennachie Rally | Ron replies to Michael's earlier letter accepting the invitation to attend the August Rally Day at Bennachie. | Saturday 28th of October 2023 08:48:41 PM | Saturday 28th of October 2023 08:48:41 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 10:55:32 PM | Saturday 28th of October 2023 10:55:32 PM |
| 407 | Letter to Bert Cadenhead re opening of the Gordon Way from R A Sandilands, Forestry Commission Buchan District Forester | Invitation to the Bailies to join in event at Clatt Village Hall following publicised opening of new walkway running from Esson's Carpark to Rhynie. Founder Bailie Danny Gordon was to be flown by helicopter to open the route officially etc | Saturday 11th of November 2023 05:04:52 PM | Saturday 11th of November 2023 05:04:52 PM |
| 408 | Very angry letter from James McKay (Bailies) to the Forestry Commission Conservator re the lateness of the info leaflet on Bennachie and the Gordon Way | James is highly critical of the delay in the production of the leaflet which was to be published in May 1990, he notes he put in a lot of work for free and is angry that there had been no leaflets for the public despite huge interest; | Saturday 11th of November 2023 05:24:23 PM | Saturday 11th of November 2023 05:24:23 PM |
| 409 | Reply from F M Muggridge for the Conservator to James McKay re the delays to the Gordon Way leaflet | Reply with assurances that FC will purse good relations with the Bailies, and that the delay is due to FC's specialised departments being busy with daily projects and not solely working on recreational leaflets, hoping they can publish by end of Sept | Saturday 11th of November 2023 06:00:19 PM | Saturday 11th of November 2023 06:00:46 PM |
| 410 | Buchan District Census Use of Car Parks | Census of the four mountain carparks, Esson's, Rowantree, Back o Bennachie and Donview in March 1990 | Sunday 12th of November 2023 11:16:39 AM | Sunday 12th of November 2023 11:16:39 AM |
| 412 | Letter to James McKay (Bailies) from J Weir, District Forester Forestry Commission asking for meeting re the Bennachie Colony | Buchan District Forester apologising for delay in getting in touch, but says he gets no reply on the telephone. He asks James to arrange an appointment to meet at Esson's Carpark to discuss the Colony, and if not, Mr Stanger would deputise for him | Sunday 12th of November 2023 11:39:12 AM | Sunday 12th of November 2023 11:39:12 AM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 422 | Contract between Forestry Commission and Bailies of Bennachie to set up and run a system to monitor path conditions for 2yr | 5 page contract with standard conditions for forest management ops, 1st schedule locus, area, work to be undertaken, record of vulnerable loci, 2nd schedule, payment, sampling loci, HMSO map appended of Bennachie in Buchan Forest District with paths | Wednesday 29th of November 2023 11:26:08 PM | Wednesday 29th of November 2023 11:26:08 PM |
| 468 | Letter regarding proposed car parking charges at the Bailies of Bennachie centre | A letter to the Forestry Commission regarding proposed car park charges at the Bailies of Bennachie visitor centre and the drawbacks to this idea. | Monday 15th of April 2024 11:43:53 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:39:01 PM |
| 470 | Letter regarding a plaque at the Mither Tap fort | A letter to a Mr Smith of Pittodrie House from Michael Davidson, Bailies of Bennachie clerk, regarding the Mither Tap, the construction of a plaque at the fort for more information, and a bridge over the Rushmill Burn. | Tuesday 16th of April 2024 08:17:25 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:40:05 PM |
| 472 | An invitation by letter to the opening of the Rowantree footpath | The recipient of this letter - Algy Watson - is invited to the opening of the newly refurbished Rowantree foothpath, which will include a light lunch afterwards. | Tuesday 16th of April 2024 08:24:31 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:41:05 PM |
| 477 | Gordon District Local Plan Review - comments | Comments from Bailies of Bennachie on a local plan review regarding preservation of and tourism in the area. | Tuesday 16th of April 2024 08:56:12 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:43:28 PM |
| 484 | Letters regarding to an objection to a planning application for a caravan park | Letters between Bailies of Bennachie and Gordon District Council objecting to a planning application for a caravan site at Brindy Hill. | Tuesday 16th of April 2024 09:24:07 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:47:05 PM |
| 488 | A letter from Aberdeenshire Council regarding their 'Leisurelend' scheme | A letter from recreation officer Gordon Young regarding Aberdeenshire Council's 'Leisurelend' scheme, where members - group and individual - could borrow leisure equipment, with the second page outlining the terms and conditions of this. | Wednesday 17th of April 2024 01:32:51 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:48:29 PM |
| 510 | Article from the Inverurie Advertiser about the opening of the Gordon Way | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about the opening of the Gordon Way, an 18 mile hill walk, by Dr Danny Gordon, who founded the Bailies of Bennachie. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:23:37 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:14:15 PM |
| 513 | Scottish Planner article about a visit to Bennachie | A short article written by Scottish Planner detailing the Grampian Chapter's visit to Bennachie on 23rd September 1990 (although the magazine edition this article was published in was from December that year) | Thursday 18th of April 2024 02:46:33 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:15:33 PM |
| 518 | Article from Inverurie Herald about work beginning on the construction of the Bennachie centre | An article from the Inverurie Herald about the beginning of the construction of the Bennachie centre, which cost £400,000. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 03:07:22 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:17:15 PM |
| 520 | Article from unknown newspaper about a new map of Bennachie and the West Gordon Way | A newspaper article reporting on the launch of a new map publicising walks over the Bennachie Hills | Thursday 18th of April 2024 05:34:06 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:17:59 PM |
| 531 | Article from the Inverurie Advertiser about the proposal for a Colony House at Archaeolink | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about discussions between Bailies of Bennachie and Archaeolink regarding the creation of a Colony House. | Thursday 18th of April 2024 06:38:06 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:22:15 PM |
| 562 | An Inverurie Advertiser article about that year's Summer Rally | An article from the Inverurie Advertiser about the summer rally held that year at the Back o Bennachie car park | Saturday 20th of April 2024 06:20:31 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:33:17 PM |
| 569 | A letter to a newspaper about the soon-to-be-opened Gordon Way. | A letter to an unknown newspaper from an RE Rapper of Aberdeen expressing joy at the imminent opening of the Gordon Way but also criticising walking groups who claim to have 'discovered' Bennachie. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 07:07:30 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:35:52 PM |
| 570 | An obituary for founding Bailies Member Helen Fraser | An obituary from an unknown newspaper for Helen Fraser, a founding member of the Bailies of Bennachie. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 07:10:34 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:36:10 PM |
| 571 | An obituary from the Inverurie Advertiser for founding Bailies Member Helen Fraser | An obituary from the Inverurie Advertiser for Helen Fraser, a founding member of the Bailies of Bennachie. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 07:12:11 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:36:30 PM |
| 572 | A short column from the Press and Journal about the erection of a viewfinder on Oxen Craig | A brief article from the Press and Journal reporting that a viewfinder will be erected on Oxen Craig, with there already being one on the Mither Tap. | Saturday 20th of April 2024 07:16:33 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:36:51 PM |
| 573 | A report from an unknown newspaper about the upcoming opening of the Gordon Way | An article from an unknown newspaper about the upcoming opening of the Gordon Way | Saturday 20th of April 2024 07:19:47 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:37:09 PM |
| 574 | A report from an unknown newspaper about the opening of the second section of the Gordon Way | An article from an unknown newspaper about the opening of the Gordon Way's second section | Saturday 20th of April 2024 07:21:39 PM | Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:37:47 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 |