Kincardineshire farm leases

FARMS IN KINCARDINESHIRE TO BE LET.

To be Let for Six Years, and Crops,

THE FARMS of KEELBURN and SPURRYHILLOCK, and CROFT of BARNHILL, with the exception of those parts of Spurryhillock, possessed by Mr Cream and Mr Taylor.  Barnhill, and some part of Keelburn, are in the Parish of Garvock; the rest of that Farm, and all Spurryhillock, in the Parish of Laurencekirk, and very near to the town of Laurencekirk.  The Arable Lands have been highly improved.

Entry can be had to the Arable Lands at the separation of the present Crop from the Ground, and to the Houses at the same time, reserving right to thresh out the Crop: the Fodder of which the tenant will have at a valuation to fixed by men mutually chosen.

For particulars, apply to John Brand, Writer, Stonehaven.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th August 1817.

Mains of Kinneff

CAPITAL FARM IN MEARNS-SHIRE TO LET.

To be Let, for 19, or such number of years as may be agreed on 

(not exceeding 21.) and entered to at Martinmas 1816,

THE Farm of MAINS of KINNEFF, consisting of 276 Scots Acres, or thereby, presently possessed by Mr James Hector, who is bound by stipulations favourable to an entering tenant.  The Farm is situated on the sea coast, 7 miles from Stonehaven, and 3 from Bervie.  The turnpike road between these towns forms its northern boundary; and there is a commutation road, equally good, passing through the centre of the Farm.  There is a natural harbour on the Ground, where Lime can be imported, and Grain exported, and where Sea Ware can be procured for Manure.  The quality of the land is allowed to be equal to any in the county.  The Farm is enclosed and subdivided with stone dykes; and water is to be had in all the fields.

Mr ROBERTSON, in his Agricultural Survey of the County, says of this Farm, "I have not met, in all Kincardineshire, with so strong a resemblance to an East Lothian Property, either with regard to Soil, Cultivation, or even Climate, as here."

The Court of Offices is large, containing a good Threshing Mill, Grain Lofts, and every accommodation requisite for a large Farm.  The Dwelling House contains two Public Rooms, and Lodging Rooms, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family.

Sealed offers to be lodged with Mr John Brand, Writer, Stonehaven, or Mr Anthony Davidson, Writer, Montrose, betwixt and Whitsunday next.

Offers not accepted will be kept secret, if desired.

Also to be Let, the SPINNING MILLS of BERVIE and PITCARRY, as formerly Advertised.

Apply to Mr Brand.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 8th June 1814.

John Douglass of Tillwhilly

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

ALL those having claims upon the Estate of the late JOHN DOUGLASS, Esq. of TILLWHILLY, are requested to lodge states of the same with George Douglass, Esq. at Inchmarlo, or John Brand, writer in Stonehaven, within one month from this date.  And persons indebted to the estate will be pleased to pay what they owe, to the same George Douglass, Esq. or John Brand.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd July, 1812.

John Straton in Garrol, Stonehaven

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

JOHN STRATON, Tenant in Garrol, having some time ago, executed a disposition in favour of Trustees for behoof of his creditors, all those who have claims upon him are requested to lodge the same, and affidavits of verity thereon, with John Brand, writer in Stonehaven, agent for the trustees, on or before the first of December next, otherwise they will receive no share of the funds; and such persons as are indebted to the said John Straton are requested to pay their accounts to Mr Brand.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th November, 1811.