Results: 69
| 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 04:07:12 PM |
| 251 | Old maps in the collection of the National Library of Scotland | Old maps in the collection of the National Library of Scotland available for study or downloading. Early editions of Ordnance Survey maps plus many other authors. | Thursday 22nd of November 2018 06:20:21 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 02:41:02 PM |
| 260 | LIDAR Assessment - Initial Assessment of LIDAR images | Initial Assessment of LIDAR images of eastern end of Bennachie including Mither Tap, The Causeway, Maiden Castle, and the Colony. As far North-west as: Newmains; North-east: Firbogs; South-east: Woodend of Braco; South-west: Heather Brigg. | Wednesday 03rd of April 2019 05:27:42 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 02:41:32 PM |
| 261 | LIDAR Assessment - Initial Assessment of LIDAR images | Initial Assessment of LIDAR images of eastern end of Bennachie including Mither Tap, The Causeway, Maiden Castle, and the Colony. As far North-west as: Newmains; North-east: Firbogs; South-east: Woodend of Braco; South-west: Heather Brigg. | Wednesday 03rd of April 2019 10:04:29 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 02:42:02 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 04:07:10 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:36:16 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 05th of November 2024 05:37:19 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 05th of November 2024 05:37:52 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 05th of November 2024 05:38:39 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 05th of November 2024 05:38:57 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 05th of November 2024 05:39:16 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 05th of November 2024 05:40:39 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:42:14 PM |
| 357 | Letter from R J Marnie (Forestry Commission) to James MacKay (Bailies) | Marnie thanks Mackay for the productive discussion at previous meeting re planting proposals on west end of Bennachie; also thanks for errors pointed out in leaflet, says he got info from various sources, and should have let MacKay read it first. | Sunday 04th of June 2023 01:54:22 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:43:28 PM |
| 358 | 5 letters between Forestry Commission and Bailies of Bennachie (James MacKay and Helen Fraser) re leasing fishing at Afforsk Pond (1 of 4 in a series) | Description of works to Afforsk Pond; suggestion Bailies take a lease of the pond for members' use only; repeat of works & lease idea to H Fraser; Chasing up HF; HF replies the Bailies are interested in leasing the pond, prepared to negotiate terms | Sunday 04th of June 2023 03:28:49 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:44:18 PM |
| 360 | 2 letters between Bailies of Bennachie and Forestry Commission re lease of Afforsk Pond and issues re restoration due to wet weather | Bailies' Council had agreed on the draft lease of Afforsk Pond, and awaited final copy; Cooke replied that the dam had been leaking due to heavy rains and the pond was too full to carry out repairs, so no lease by FC until matters remedied | Sunday 04th of June 2023 03:48:23 PM | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:45:09 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:56:06 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:56:27 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:56:46 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:57:06 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 05:57:22 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 06:01:06 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 | Tuesday 05th of November 2024 06:05:50 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 | Friday 22nd of November 2024 05:52:50 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 04:07:08 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 04:07:08 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 05:00:40 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 04:07:07 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 | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 04:07:07 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 | Monday 25th of November 2024 05:30:07 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 27th of November 2024 04:42:18 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 27th of November 2024 04:51:01 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 04th of December 2024 06:23:17 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 04th of December 2024 06:30:35 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 04th of December 2024 06:31:04 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 04th of December 2024 06:31:29 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 04th of December 2024 06:37:21 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 04th of December 2024 06:37:46 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 04th of December 2024 06:41:35 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 04th of December 2024 06:43:28 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 04th of December 2024 06:44:16 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 04th of December 2024 06:44:38 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 04th of December 2024 06:45:27 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 04th of December 2024 06:45:47 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 04th of December 2024 06:46:21 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 | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:54:54 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 | Wednesday 04th of December 2024 06:59:38 PM |
| 636 | Article from the People's Journal about the mismanagement of the land on Bennachie | An article about the disappointment of the Bailies and the NE Mountain Trust in that a management plan for Bennachie may not be posible. this would have helped curb the activities of certain landholders. | Tuesday 23rd of April 2024 03:41:04 PM | Thursday 05th of December 2024 06:33:40 PM |
| 1062 | 'Exclusion zones for turbines' | Letter to the Press and Journal from West Garioch councillor Patricia Oddie encouraging readers to join the Bailies of Bennachie as well as suggesting that Bennachie should be protected from having a windfarm built on it. | Tuesday 25th of June 2024 12:29:50 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 07:30:38 PM |
| 1063 | 'Disgraceful legacy' | Letter to the Press and Journal from Neil Allanach of Oldmeldrum expressing disgust at the possibility of a windfarm being built on Bennachie. | Tuesday 25th of June 2024 12:31:48 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 07:30:12 PM |
| 2380 | Letters between the Bailies and Grampian Orienteering | Letters between James MacKay and Grampian Orienteering regarding the cost of maps. | Monday 15th of July 2024 02:58:05 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 07:19:04 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 03:04:28 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 07:18:40 PM |
| 2485 | Hand drawn map (Craig na Thunder) | A hand drawn map of Craig Na Thunder and the general area surrounding it including the Mither Tap, Newbigging and Braeside | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:32:28 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:12:01 PM |
| 2486 | Printed map (Craig na Thunder) | A printed map of Craig Na Thunder and the general area surrounding it including the Mither Tap and as far west of it as Boghill. | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:35:01 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:11:18 PM |
| 2487 | Printed map (Millstone Hill) | A printed map covering the areas from Millstone Hill to Overtown | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:37:28 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:10:50 PM |
| 2488 | Printed map of Oyne | A printed map covering the general Oyne area | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:39:55 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:10:15 PM |
| 2489 | Large Bennachie map | A large colour printed aerial map of Bennachie | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:42:16 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:09:35 PM |
| 2490 | Large Bennachie map | A large colour printed aerial map of Bennachie, including particular landmarks such as public conveniences | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:44:10 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:02:53 PM |
| 2491 | Large Bennachie map with notes | A large colour printed aerial map of Bennachie, with some handwritten notes | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:46:03 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:02:21 PM |
| 2492 | Large map of Leschangie Hill | A large printed aerial map of Leschangie Hill and the areas to the east | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:47:54 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:01:36 PM |
| 2493 | Large map of the Chapel of Garioch | A large printed aerial map of the Chapel of Garioch, Oyne and Premnay, which were then part of the Aberdeen county. This map is spread over four pages. | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:50:09 PM | Friday 22nd of November 2024 06:00:41 PM |
| 2494 | Large map of the Chapel of Garioch | A large printed aerial map of the Chapel of Garioch, Inverurie and Bennachie. | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:51:40 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 06:14:07 PM |
| 2495 | Large map of Tullos and Whitewell | A large printed aerial map of Tullos, Whitewell and the areas to the east. | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:53:19 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 06:10:19 PM |
| 2496 | Hand drawn map of Bennachie summit | A large map of the Bennachie summit, hand drawn by James MacKay. | Wednesday 18th of September 2024 08:54:47 PM | Tuesday 22nd of October 2024 06:11:07 PM |