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.

Kincardineshire Farms

VALUABLE FARMS IN KINCARDINESHIRE,

TO LET.

THE following FARMS, in the Parish of Inverbervie, are to be let for 19 years from Martinmas next, viz:--

1st.  MAINS of HALLGREEN, containing about 200 acres arable, and 40 acres of pasture, all lying above the turnpike road leading from Bervie to Montrose, and as presently possessed by Andre Keddy.

2d.  SILLYFLATT, as lately possessed by David Brown, containing about 140 acres arable, and 15 acres of pasture.

3d.  About 50 acres of very rich arable land, and 5 acres of pasture, adjoining to the Town of Inverbervie, and Castle of Hallgreen.

These farms consist of very superior Wheat soil, with a south exposure; and are situated in the immediate vicinity of Inverbervie, and the sea port town of Gourdon; the turnpike road to Montrose passes through the lands, and few arms enjoy more local advantages, having an inexhaustible supply of Sea Weed from the Ware-hole of Gourdon, and shores of the estate, with a considerable command of Manure from the above towns.  The Town of Gourdon affords a well frequented Harbour for importing Lime and Coals, and exporting the produce of the lands, and a good weekly market is always found at Montrose, distant only 11 miles from the farms.  The Dwelling Houses and Steadings on the farms of Mains of Hallgreen and Sillyflatt are very commodious and complete, with a Thrashing Mill belonging to the proprietor attached to each steading.  

The farms will be found in excellent condition, and the entry of the incoming tenants highly favourable.

The lands will be shewn by Alexander Brown, ground officer in Bervie; and proposals for leases may be addressed to the Proprietor, James Farquhar Esq. M.P. Johnstone Lodge, by Laurencekirk; or to John Innes Esq. of Cowie, by Stonehaven; or Messrs. Innes and Dallas W.S. Edinburgh.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 12th October 1814.

Crovie farm lease

VALUABLE FARM IN BANFFSHIRE.

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

THE Farm of CROVIE, in the parish of Gamrie, containing about 146 acres; the soil is excellent and early.  It is only about a mile from the sea-port of Gardenstown, and eight from Banff.  There is an excellent Steading of Houses on the Farm; and the Dwellling House would accommodate a genteel family; to be given over on a dead inventory.  It possesses many local advantages, having plenty of sea ware, moss, manure, shell sand, and fisher's dung, within a rig-length of the Farm. - The Farm, and roads upon it, have been greatly improved of late, and is in excellent order, seldom to be met with to an entering tenant.

The incoming tenant may, if he chuses, get the hole Crop and Stocking, as also the Household Furniture, at a fair valuation, and the price to remain in his hands for some years.

James George, the present tenant, will shew the Farm; and offers may be made to him, or Thomas Burnett, Esq. Advocate, Aberdeen, factor on the Estate; and entry may be had at Martinmas or Whitsunday next.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th August 1814.

Sheddocksley Croft

CROFT, NEAR ABERDEEN.

There is to be Let, for such number of years as can be agreed upon,

THAT CROFT on SHEDDOCKSLEY, formerly possessed by the deceased Charles Crombie, consisting of about 6 acres of good arable land, well improved, in two inclosures, fenced with stone dykes. - with a good Steading of Houses.  Entry immediately, or at Martinmas next.

Any person wishing to treat for the above, may apply to Wm. Johnston, Shiprow, Aberdeen; and the ground will be shewn by the gardener at Sheddocksley.

N.B. - If a few more acres of ground should be wanted by a tenant, for the croft and houses, he can be accommodated with it.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th July 1814.

Mains of Kemnay

FARM ON DONSIDE TO LET.

There will be sold by public roup, at one o'clock afternoon, upon Thursday, 31st day of March current, within the house of George Ronald, vintner, Aberdeen,

THAT excellent Small Farm, the MAINS of KEMNAY, upon Don-side, as presently possessed by Wm. Duncan, for the Remainder of his Lease, being 19 years after Whitsunday first; together also with the THRESHING MILL, which is driven by water.  As the tenant may have immediate access to the Farm, the Dung on the Farm, together with some Crop, and Farming Utensils, will be given over to the incoming tenant, by appreciation.  There is an excellent Steading of Farm Houses; and, from its vicinity to Kintore, Manure can be easily procured, and a ready market afforded for the sale of Farm Produce.

The articles of roup, with the landlord's inventory, and Wm. Duncan's tack from the proprietor, lie in the hands of John Ewing, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will give any information wanted respecting the sale.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th March 1814.

Mains of Williamston

VALUABLE FARM IN THE GARIOCH TO LET.

ON Saturday the 30th of October, at 11 o'clock, forenoon, there will be Let, at Pitmachie, the Farm of MAINS of WILLIAMSTON, lately occupied by JOHN ROGER, with the adjoining possession lately occupied by Peter Wood, for a lease of 19 years from Martinmas first.  These Farms together consist of about 165 Scots acres, mostly arable, of excellent soil, well adapted for Turnip husbandry, and under proper cultivation capable of bearing every species of grain crop.  The distance from Aberdeen is 26 miles, from Inverury, where lime and colas may be always had by the Canal, 11 miles, and from Huntly 9 miles, and the turnpike road passes through the Farm.  On the premises there is a substantial steading, all covered with slate, and the Barn is adapted for a Threshing machine, with the benefit of water.

Offers in writing will, in the mean time, be received by Andrew Jopp, Advocate in Aberdeen, and the Rev. Mr Ellis, at Culsamond, will cause the boundaries of the Farm to be pointed out to enquirers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th October 1813.

Mains of Linten, Cluny

FARM IN THE PARISH OF CLUNY TO LET.

TO be entered to at Whitsunday first, the Farm of MAINS of LINTEN, presently possessed by WILLIAM CLARK, consisting of about Thirty Acres of good dry Land, the third infield, with a good Steading of Houses.  The land is in the best order.

Any person who inclines to bargain, may apply to JAMES ROBERTSON, at Place of Shiels, who will bargain on reasonable terms.

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

Nether Mains of Davidstown, Cairnie

FARM TO LET.

In the Parish of Cairney, Aberdeenshire.

THE NETHER MAINS of DAVIDSTOWN, as lately possessed by Mr ARCHIBALD MILNE, and now by his heirs, consisting of about forty arable acres, and some pasture.

This farm was all well limed some years ago; and has since been laboured in a five-shirt rotation, in which it is at present; and the greater part of it inclosed.

There is a large commodious and substantial Dwelling House, with a complete Steading of Offices on the premises.  Such a situation for a Gentleman wishing a convenient residence, is seldom to be met with; and will be let for eight or nine Crops, entry immediately, or at Whitsunday next.

Particulars may be learnt by applying to John Taylor, Merchant, Keith, or John Lawson, at Oldmills, by Elgin.

* Written Offers, lodged with either, will be attended to.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th November 1812.