Property of Phebe Bainbridge in Portsoy

TO BE SOLD IN PORTSOY,

THAT HOUSE on the south side of the Harbour, formerly belonging to the deceased Phebe Bainbridge, and now to her late husband, Alex. Watson.  This property is particularly well suited for Herring Curers, or Shopkeepers; and further information respecting it, will be given, on application to P. Cameron, Writer in Banff, who will show the title deeds, and conclude a bargain.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th September 1819.

Blairshinnoch croft

SMALL CROFT OF EXCELLENT LAND

TO LET.

To be Let, for 14, or such other number of years as can be

agreed on,

THAT CROFT of LAND on the FARM of BLAIRSHINNOCH, presently possessed by William Robertson, Road Contractor.  It contains upwards of 18 Acres of very superior Land, and there is on the possession a suitable Farm Steading.  It is conveniently situated, being distant only from each of the sea-ports of Banff and Portsoy about 4 miles.  Entry at Whitsunday first.

Apply to Mr Falder, Blairshinnoch.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd April 1818.

Sale of Portsoy tenement

TO BE SOLD IN PORTSOY,

THAT TENEMENT of HOUSES and GARDEN, which formerly belonged to the deceased John Lorimer, late Merchant there, as presently possessed by Lieut. Watson, and others.

For further information, apply to P. Cameron, Writer in Banff.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th March 1818.

James Reid, corn merchant in Portsoy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THE Trustee for the Creditors of the late Mr JAMES REID, Corn Merchant in Portsoy, requests a Meeting of the said Creditors, within the Royal Oak tavern in Banff, on Saturday the 17th day of January current, at noon, when a state of the trust funds, and other matters of importance, will be submitted to the consideration of the Meeting, at which all concerned are particularly requested to attend.

1st January 1818.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th January 1818.

Portsoy feus

NOTICE TO FEUERS IN PORTSOY.

WHEREAS the following Feuers in the Burgh of Barony of Portsoy, and their heirs and representatives, have for a great many years past failed to pay up their feu duties to the Right Honourable Earl of Findlater and Seafield, the superior of the said burgh, and are now due the sums aftermentioned, viz.

Al. Robertson's representatives	£30  7  10 3-12ths
John Ross’s ditto	£8  12  1 6-12ths
Peter Brown’s ditto	£8  18  4
Primrose Robertson’s ditto	£4  6  8
John Brodie’s ditto	£6  15  6
Alexr Wood, Taylor,	£7  0  0
George Bruce’s representatives	£17  14  10
William Prott’s ditto	£5  13  11

Intimation is therefore hereby given, that unless the said feu duties are forthwith paid, and regular entries taken out and titles made up to the feus abovementioned, immediate measures will be taken for declaring the feu rights irritated, and for evicting the feus for payment of the arrears of feu duties, of which all concerned are desired to take notice.

Such of the feuers as are inclined to pay up their arrears and settle, will please call on Mr Copland, factor for Lord Findlater, at Portsoy, or Archibald Young, writer in Banff.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd December 1817.

Properties in Portsoy & Banff

HOUSES AND EXTENSIVE GRANARIES, &c.

In Portsoy and Banff, to be Sold or Let,

THAT large and commodious HOUSE and PREMISES, in the Square of Portsoy, belonging to the late James Gordon, Esq. and presently occupied by Alexander Gordon, with the Grain Lofts, Wine Cellars, Salt Cellars, Coopers' Shop, Meal Girnal, Writing Room, Stables, Cow-house, Hay Loft and Sheds.

Also, TWO RANGES of substantial and Roomy GRANARIES, and other HOUSES adjoining, with Stable and Meal Girnal, on the Shore of Banff.

These Premises will be Sold or Let together, or in separate Lots; and entry given immediately.

The House at Portsoy would afford excellent accommodation for a large and genteel family; and the other Premises, both at Portsoy and Banff, are particularly well calculated for Herring Curers.

There is also to be sold, the MALTBARN at Portsoy, presently occupied by the Brewery Company.

For further particulars, enquiry may be made at Francis Gordon, Advocate in Aberdeen; or Archibald Young, Writer in Banff.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th November 1817.

Dykehead farm lease

FARM TO LET,

ON THE ESTATE OF DURN, BANFFSHIRE.

THE FARM of DYKEHEAD, situated about 3 miles from Portsoy, on the Turnpike Road leading from thence to Keith and Huntly, as presently possessed by William Wilson, containing 64 Acres Arable, and 32 of Pasture, will be Let, for such number of years as may be agreed on, with entry at Whitsunday or Martinmas next.

Peter Badenoch at Knockdurn will show the marches; and Mr Cameron, Writer in Banff, will give any further information that may be required.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th June 1817.

Portsoy remembers Reston Garbutt

On 1st December 1915, James Reston Gardiner Garbutt joined the ranks of Portsoy's war casualties.  He was the son of William Milne Garbutt and Elizabeth Gardiner and in 1911 had graduated MB ChB from Aberdeen University.  He was serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps in France when he was killed in action at the age of 26.  He is commemorated by a gravestone at Vermelles British Cemetery, Pas de Calais.

Heavy hearts in Portsoy

On 25th September we remember four young Portsoy men who lost their lives in the battle of Loos.  

Alexander Kemp, Pte S/7739 served in the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders.  Aged 30, he was the son of Mary Morrison, who lived at 11 Aird Street in Portsoy.

The remaining three casualties all belonged to the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders.  

Pte 11249 Andrew Gibson McKerrow, the son of Isabella Benzie, was just 20 years of age when he fell in action.  

William McKimmie, Pte 1466, who lived at 25 Church Street in Portsoy, was 22 years old.

Pte 952 John James Robertson was aged 28 and had lived at 58 Aird Street with his parents James & Margaret Robertson.

All are commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

In memory of Pte James Main

James Main was the son of Mrs Jane Main, who lived at 24 Chapel Street in Portsoy.  He served at Pte 10/1901 in the Wellington Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force and fought along with them at Gallipoli, where he was fatally wounded.  He died of his wounds in London on 22nd September 1915, aged 23 years.

James is commemorated by a marble stone in Fordyce Old Kirkyard and on the Portsoy town war memorial.

Charles Shand, RMA/12829

On this day we remember the sacrifice of Charles Grant Black Shand, who was just 20 years old when he lost his life on 30th August 1915.  Charles served as a gunner in the Royal Marine Artillery on board HMS "Swiftsure" which saw action in the Dardanelles.  He was born in Portsoy and his family lived at 23 Durn Road, before moving to Moray.  His aunt, Mary Elizabeth Grant, is known to have lived at 77 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth.

Charles is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

In memory of James Leslie, Pte 4/8936 Durham Light Infantry

Today, 9th August, marks the anniversary of the death of James Leslie, a native of Portsoy.  James was serving with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry when he lost his life at the age of 41.  He left behind a widow, Matilda Leslie, who was living at 38, Bedford St, Edinburgh.

James is commemorated at the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, Belgium.

Remembering the fallen: Alexander McWilliam

Pte S/9351 Alexander McWilliam, serving in the 1st Gordon Highlanders, fell in action on 2nd August 1915.  He was the son of James McWilliam whose home was at 3, North High Street, Portsoy.

Alexander's grave lies at the Chester Farm Cemetery at Ypres in Belgium, where over 400 casualties are commemorated.

James C. Forbes

Our thoughts today go to James C. Forbes, Pte 1226 Gordon Highlanders, who was 21 years of age when he lost his life near Ypres on 17^th June 1915.  James was the son of William & Agnes Forbes, who farmed at Cowhythe, Portsoy.  He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres, Belgium, as well as on the memorial at Portsoy School.

In memory of Alexander Gray

On this day we remember the loss of Alexander Gray.  At the age of 18 Alexander was serving in the Royal Naval Reserve when, on 9^th June 1915, he died of wounds sustained in action in the Dardanelles.  A gravestone is dedicated to him at Mudros in Greece and he is also commemorated on the family gravestone in Portsoy cemetery.  Alexander was the son of John and Maggie Gray who lived at Muir of Glassaugh, Fordyce.

Remembering Hector Guthrie

One hundred years on, Portsoy remembers Hector M. Guthrie, Lieutenant in the Lancashire Fusiliers.  After graduating with 1st Class Honours from Aberdeen University, he was 22 years of age when he became a casualty of the Gallipoli campaign on 4^th June 1915.  He is commemorated on the Helles Memorial as well as in Aberdeen University Roll of Honour.  Hector’s parents, James & Bella Guthrie, lived in Roseacre Street, Portsoy.

Robert MacDonald

Today we reflect on the tragic event which claimed the life of Robert MacDonald, Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy.  Robert, aged 39, was one of hundreds of casualties following an explosion on board the minelayer “Princess Irene” on 27^th May 1915 at Sheerness in Kent.  Although not named on the Portsoy town memorial, he is commemorated on the family gravestone in Portsoy cemetery, which identifies his parents as Robert MacDonald and Margaret Burgess.  Robert is also remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.

In memory of James Grant Gray and Donald Stuart

One hundred years on, Portsoy war casualties James Grant Gray and Donald Stuart are present in our thoughts.  Both young men were on active service with the Gordon Highlanders when they lost their lives on 16^th May 1915.  Both are commemorated on the LeTouret memorial in Pas de Calais, France. 

James Grant Gray, Pte 909, Gordon Highlanders was aged 23 at the time of his death.  His parents were William Ker Gray, Glenboyne, Portsoy, Banffshire, and Christina McKechnie Gray.

Donald Stuart, Pte 1470, 6^th Battalion Gordon Highlanders was the son of James & Annie Stuart of Cultain, Fordyce and was only 17 when he was killed.  His name is absent from the Portsoy town memorial but he is commemorated on the family gravestone in Portsoy cemetery.  

William McCulloch, Portsoy

Today Portsoy remembers William A McCulloch, Pte 27289, serving in the Canadian Infantry 15^th Battalion, who was killed in action near Ypres on 24^th April 1915, at the age of 31.  His father, John McCulloch, was a draper at 13 Aird Street.  William is commemorated on the Menin Gate memorial at Ypres.

In memory of William Littlejohn, Portsoy

On this day we reflect on the sacrifice of William Littlejohn, Gunner 2014 in the Royal Garrison Artillery (34^th), who died of his injuries on 18^th March 1915 at the Royal Military Hospital, Isle of Wight.  He left behind a widowed wife, Jane Morrison, Chapel Street, Portsoy.  His grave can be found in Portsoy’s old burial ground.