Farm lease at Middle Ardo

FARM TO LET,

In the parish of Belhelvie, and County of Aberdeen,

THE FARM of MIDDLE ARDO, as presently possessed by George Lumsden, measuring about

	A.	R.	F.
Arable Land,	92	3	19
Pasture,	12	1	38
Moss, &c.	11	0	22
Total,	116	1	39

or thereby.

This Farm is well known as being of good early soil.  It has been occupied for many years by the present tenant, on an improving Lease, and he is bound in such a way as to afford the incoming tenant a favourable entry.  There is a good slated Dwelling House, of two stories high, on the Farm, with suitable Offices and Houses for Crofters.  The distance from Aberdeen, where there is a constant supply of manure, and a ready market for Farm produce, is less than ten miles; and the Harbour of Newburgh, where lime and coals can be had, is about six miles distant.

Apply, for further particulars, to Alexander Smith, Advocate, Correction Wynd, Aberdeen, who will receive offers till the first of December next, after which the Farm will be Let on a Lease for 19 years, from Whitsunday next.  The farm will be shown by James Leslie, ground officer at Tillery.

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

Drowning tragedy: six lives lost

On Saturday afternoon, a melancholy accident happened on the coast of Cruden.  A boat belonging to Peterhead, on her return from Newburgh, with mussels, struck on a sunk rock off Whinnyfold, when, melancholy to relate, six people, (three men, and three young women) lost their lives, leaving their numerous relatives in a state of affliction more easily felt than described; the father of one of the parties having been an eye witness to the fate of his son.  The boat was seen to upset almost instantaneously, but at too great a distance for immediate relief.  The only survivor of the crew, Robert Sellar, was saved by clinging to the mast, which fortunately floated from the boat, and by laying hold of several oars, which were successively carried to him by the ebbing tide.  Three of the bodies were found in about half an hour, but the vital spark was extinct: these were William Mitchell, who was at the helm, George Alexander, and Christian Souter.  Those still missing are William Sellar, brother of the survivor, Jean Alexander, daughter of the above mentioned G.A. and Janet Mackie.  Two boats were employed during the whole of Sunday, dragging for the bodies missing, but without success.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th January 1817.

Leases in Foveran

VALUABLE FARM, MEAL MILL, AND TWO

CROFTS, IN THE COUNTY OF ABERDEEN,

AND PARISH OF FOVERAN,

ENTRY AT WHITSUNDAY FIRST.

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

THE FARM of MILL of MINNES, as possessed by Alex. Catto, consisting of about 115 Scots Acres: great part of the infield is improved, and inclosed with Stone Dykes; and being in the vicinity of Newburgh, where Manure can always be had, and Produce disposed of, the rest can be improved at a moderate expence.  The Mill, which has a constant supply of Water, and a great Fall, may be converted to different branches of Manufacture; and may have a Public Kiln annexed to her, which would be convenient in that part of the country.

Also, Two CROFTS, a large PARK, and Rough MOSS (adjoining the Parks of Tillery), as possessed by William Christal and John Allan, (to be joined in one Possession), consisting of about 40 Acres.

Good encouragement will be given to able and industrious tenants.

Offers, in writing, will be taken in till the middle of February, by John C. Hunter of Tillery, where further particulars will be known.

James Leslie, ground-officer, will shew the marches.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 8th December 1813.

Newton of Fechil, Ellon

VALUABLE FARM TO LET.

NEWTON of FECHIL, situated within half a mile of Ellon, is to be Let for Twelve Years from Whitsunday next.

This Farm consists of about one hundred and fifty acres of arable land; the greatest part of which has been lately highly improved, and is at present in good condition.

The turnpike road to Ellon goes through the heart of the Farm, and the ground on the east of that road is inclosed.  There is easy access for obtaining Lime, which can be conveyed by the Ythan to within a few hundred yards of the Farm, from the port of Newburgh, which is distant only about three miles from the Farm, and where there is a ready market for grain.

Entry to the farm at Martinmass first; the tenant will be accommodated with Corn and Fodder, the growing crop, viz. Wheat, Turnip, and new Grass, at a valuation.

For further particulars, apply to Mrs MURRAY, New Inn, Ellon.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th November 1813.

Balmakessie, Ellon

FARM TO LET.

Upon the Estate of WATERTOWN, belonging to the Hon. W. Gordon of Ellon,

THE Farm of BALMAKESSIE, presently possessed by James Robertson, will be let, within the house of James Murray, vintner in Ellon, on Thursday the 8th of April next, at 12 noon, for Nineteen years from Whitsunday next, either for a Grassum, or an additional yearly rent, as may be agreed on.  The above farm consists of from 50 to 60 acres, all of very superior, rich and early soil.  The turnpike road from Aberdeen to Peterhead goes close by the farm.  It is only three miles from the port of Newburgh, where there is a ready market for all sorts of Grain.

In the mean time, offers may be given in to Mr Cumming, at Ellon Castle; and John Sangster, in Ellon, will shew the boundaries of the land.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 31st March 1813.

Mains of Knapperna & Tilliemaud

FARM TO BE LET.

THE Farm of MAINS of KNAPPERNA; and part of TILLIEMAUD, in the parish of Udny, at present possessed by Mr John Hervie, is to be let, and entered to immediately.

This Farm contains 116 Scotch acres; of which 90 are arable, and the remainder excellent pasture.  The greater part of the Mains is completely inclosed with stone fences, subdivided, and surrounded with hedges, and belts of planting.  An excellent steading has been built upon the Farm within the last two years; and the tenant will have immediate possession of a considerable extent of land, fallowed and limed last season; and the whole manure on the Farm.  The distances from Aberdeen is twelve miles, and from Newburgh four.

Persons inclining to take the farm will immediately lodge their offers with Alexander Crombie, Advocate in Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd February 1813.

Farms in Parish of Cruden

FARMS TO LET.

THE following FARMS, on the Lands and Estate of AUCHLEUCHRIES, lying in the parish of Cruden, and county of Aberdeen, are to be let for such number of years as may be agreed on, after Whitsunday next.

The Farm of EASTERTOWN, as presently occupied by George Brook, measuring upwards of two hundred acres, a great proportion of which is infield.

Also, the Farm of BOGS, as presently occupied by John Forbes, measuring upwards of forty-five acres, to which some additional ground can be added if wanted by a tenant.

These farms are situated in a part of the country where there is a ready market for all sorts of grain, being only 10 miles distant from Peterhead, and 4 from Newburgh, also a sea port; at which last place Lime is imported for sale.

The turnpike roads from Ellon to Peterhead and Fraserburgh, pass quite close to these farms, particularly Eastertown, which is deserving the attention of a tenant of skill and capital, and to whom good encouragement will be given.

The marches and boundaries will be pointed out by applying at the House of Auchleuchries.

Offers to be given in to Thomas Sangster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will inform as to farther particulars.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th August, 1812.

John Gavin, shoemaker

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE Creditors of JOHN GAVIN, shoemaker in Newburgh, are herby desired to lodge their claims, with affidavits thereon, with James Glass, shoemaker, Long-acre, Aberdeen, within one month from this date, otherwise they will receive no share of the produce of the said John Gavin's effects, then to be divided.

Aberdeen, 3d June 1812.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th June, 1812.