Results: 46

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 04:39:04 PM
211 Colony with Old Roads LIDAR image of Bennachie colony showing the roads as they were on the 1867 first edition Ordnance Survey map. Saturday 18th of November 2017 12:57:36 PM Friday 01st of June 2018 04:41:49 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 10:16:25 PM Thursday 31st of August 2023 10:16:25 PM
394 Map/Plan of Bennachie marked with road proposals by Ron Marnie Greyscale line map of Bennachie marked in red coloured pencil, corner labelled "Forestry Commission" and handwritten note "Present road proposals as promised, Ron Marnie" and date. Saturday 28th of October 2023 08:20:06 PM Saturday 28th of October 2023 08:20:06 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
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
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
449 Letters regarding the relocation of the Gordon Way Path A letter, brief report and map focusing on the Gordon Way path being relocated, including arguments for and against it. The last page features a hand-drawn map of the new vs the existing route. Friday 12th of April 2024 07:53:57 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:27:58 PM
453 Letters and maps regarding Harthill Farms, Corrie Hill Letters between Aberdeenshire Council and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology regarding a forestry grant application for Harthill Farm, including maps of the area. Friday 12th of April 2024 08:15:42 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 12:30:18 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
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
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
558 A feature from the People's Journal about Bennachie A People's Journal article about Bennachie and the Bailies' efforts to preserve it and keep it tidy. Saturday 20th of April 2024 05:23:25 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:31:50 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
580 A Press and Journal article about a £200,000 improvement scheme for Bennachie An article from the Press and Journal about an improvement and maintenance scheme for Bennachie which will cost £200,000. Saturday 20th of April 2024 08:56:45 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:39:54 PM
581 A Press and Journal article about the decision to create two pathways up Bennachie An article from the Press and Journal about the plan to create two separate paths up Bennachie - one from the east and one from the west. Saturday 20th of April 2024 09:08:01 PM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:40:17 PM
589 Two letters relating to the restoration and reopening of the Rowantree Footpath One letter is from Scottish Woodlands Ltd thanking James MacKay for agreeing to make a speech at the reopening ceremony, the second is the invitiation from Pittodrie House Hotel to the ceremony and lunch reception. Sunday 21st of April 2024 11:24:55 AM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:43:10 PM
590 Press and Journal article about the newly reopened and refurbished Rowantree footpath An article from the Press and Journal about the improvements made to the Rowantree footpath, including a photo of Captain Robin Middleton and Messrs James MacKay and Theo Smith taking a walk along it. Sunday 21st of April 2024 11:31:19 AM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:43:27 PM
591 Article about the newly reopened and refurbished Rowantree footpath An article from an unknown newspaper about the improvements made to the Rowantree footpath, including photos of involved parties walking along it. Sunday 21st of April 2024 11:33:40 AM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:43:46 PM
592 Article from the Inverurie Herald about the newly reopened and refurbished Rowantree footpath An article from the Inverurie Herald about the improvements made to the Rowantree footpath, including a photo of the involved parties Sunday 21st of April 2024 11:39:18 AM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:44:07 PM
594 Article from an unknown newspaper about the building of an indicator on the Mither Tap An article from an unknown news source about the building by fourth year pupils at Inverurie Academy of an indicator on Mither Tap so that visitors can get more details about the view from the hill. Sunday 21st of April 2024 11:48:27 AM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:45:04 PM
595 Article from an unknown newspaper about the building of an indicator on the Mither Tap An article from an unknown news source about the building by fourth year pupils at Inverurie Academy of an indicator on Mither Tap so that visitors can get more details about the view from the hill. Sunday 21st of April 2024 11:52:41 AM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:45:26 PM
596 Article from the Press and Journal about the unveiling of an indicator on the Mither Tap An article from the Press and Journal about the unveiling by Lady Grant of the newly built indicator on the Mither Tap. It had been built by fourth year pupils at Inverurie Academy. Sunday 21st of April 2024 11:57:51 AM Wednesday 24th of April 2024 02:45:46 PM
612 Article from an unknown news source about the appointment of new Bennachie wardens A brief article from an unknown newspaper about the appointment of six wardens and six assistants to study the areas of Bennachie. Sunday 21st of April 2024 01:20:50 PM Thursday 25th of April 2024 05:45:17 PM
623 Press and Journal article about an upcoming Bennachie walk led by the Bailies of Bennachie Short P&J article about a planned free walk up Bennachie led by the Bailies of Bennachie, which will give attendees a chance to see more and learn the history of the hill. Monday 22nd of April 2024 11:14:50 PM Thursday 25th of April 2024 05:50:29 PM