Prizes for Huntly district ploughmen

PLOUGHING MATCH, Huntly, 12th March.

The Premiums allotted by the Aberdeen Association, to the District of Huntly, were contended for this day, on a field belonging to Mr Gordon of Cocklarachy.  Seventy-five ploughs started, at an early hour, and the field turned up exhibits proofs of superior workmanship.  The judges, after the most patient investigation, awarded the premiums as follows:-

1st,  25s.  To William Alexander, son to the farmer of Cairnhill.

2d,  22s 6d.  To Robert Ironside, servant to Mr Gordon, Rhynie.

3d,  21s. To George Alexander, son to the farmer of Cairnhill.

4th,  20s. To Alex. Alexander, son to do. of do.

5th,  17s.  To  George Harper, servant to Mr Robertson of Auchanackie.

6th,  15s.  To Alex Bird, do. to the Marquis of Huntly.

7th,  14s.  To Alexander Robertson, do. to Mr Conn, Cruchie.

8th,  13s.  To William Alexander, do. to Mr McPherson, Gibston.

9th,  12s.  To John Gordon, son to Mr Gordon of Auchinbo.

10th,  11s.  To James Flemming, servant to Mr Pirie, Tillaminnet.

11th, 10s 6d.  To Alexander Green, son of William Green, Tillathrowie.

12th,  10s.  To James Mellis, do. to the Marquis of Huntly.

13th,  10s.  To Adam Mathewson, do. to Mr Grant, Westseat.

14th,  9s.  To George Robertson, do. to Mr Taylor, Lessendrum.

The judges regretted, that their powers were so circumscribed, as to prevent them from extending the reward of merit to many other deserving candidates.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th March 1819.

Banff Farm Leases

FARMS NEAR BANFF TO BE LET.

To be Let, and entered to Immediately,

THE Farm of INCHDREWER, presently possessed by Arthur Scott, and LOCHAGAN, as possessed by Alex. Millar, both lying in the parish and county of Banff, and within three miles of the sea-port of Banff, to which there is easy access by excellent Turnpike Roads.  The farm of Inchdrewer is beautifully situated, commanding a delightful view of Duff House and Policies, the Bay and Bridge of Banff, and adjacent country.  The farm consists of upwards of 230 acres, already inclosed and subdivided, and there are on the premises a substantial Steading of FARM OFFICES, and a neat MANSION HOUSE, bit for the accommodation of a Genteel Family.  The farm may be let in two or three divisions, should offerers incline.

The farm of Lochagan consists of from 60 to 70 acres, also already inclosed and subdivided, and a snug Farm Steading.

Offers in writing will be received by Sir George Abercromby, Bart. at Forglen House by Turriff, or Archibald Young, Writer in Banff, and the boundaries will be pointed out by John Chalmers at Cairnhill, near the premises.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th June 1817.