Damhead of Fintry

VERY DESIRABLE FARM, to be Let.

There is to be let, for such a number of years as may be agreed on, and entered to partly at Whitsunday, and partly at Martinmas next,

THE FARM of DAMHEAD of FINTRAY, as at present occupied by James McKenzie.  There are about 100 Acres in the Farm, of which 50 are Arable, and 50 excellent Pasture; about 30 Acres of the Arable Land consist of fine old Infield, highly productive, early and well exposed; - the whole is in good condition, and would afford a favourable entry to a tenant.  There are good habitable Houses and Offices, and a Threshing Mill, on the Farm.  It is advantageously situated as to roads, and within a short distance of the Aberdeenshire Canal.

George Strachan, overseer at Fintray, will point out the boundaries; and offers may be lodged with Mr. Burnett, Belmont Street, Aberdeen, on or before the 20th March curt.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd March 1819.

Mains of Rothney

TO BE LET,

For such a number of years as may be agreed on, and entered into at Whitsunday first, as to the Houses and Pasture, and to the remaining Lands at the separation of the ensuing Crop from the Ground,

THE MAINS of ROTHNEY, lying in the Parish of Insch, as presently possessed by Osbert Forsyth, consisting of nearly 50 Acres, partly Infield, in a progressive state of improvement, and capable of bearing any kind of Crop - a due proportion of Land is reserved for Turnip, and the Dung on the Farm may be had at a valuation.

There is a most commodious Dwelling House, and a compact set of Offices on the Farm, the whole covered with Slate; and a reasonable allowance will be made at the expiry of the Lease, for a Threshing Mill, if required.

Application may be made to the Proprietor, at Rothney, who will give directions for shewing the Farm.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th May 1818.

Roup at Andrewsford

ROUP OF

HORSES, CATTLE, FARMING UTENSILS, AND

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

There are to be sold, by public roup, at Andrewsford, Fyvie, on Wednesday, the 4th day of June next, in virtue of a warrant from the Honourable the Sheriff of Aberdeenshire.

THE Work Horses, riding Poney, Cows, Stots, Calves, Carts, Ploughs, Threshing Mill, and whole Farm Stocking and Utensils, belonging to John Rainnie, farmer in Andrewsford, together with his whole Household Furniture.

The roup will begin exactly at 10 o'clock forenoon, as the whole must be sold off; and credit will be given. on good security.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th May 1817.

Wester Findon, Gamrie

CAPITAL FARM TO BE LET

There is to be let, for such number of years as may be agreed upon, and entered to at Whitsunday next,

THE Farm of WESTER FINDON, in the parish of Gamrie, and county of Banff, as lately occupied by the deceased James Dockar, on a liferent lease.

On the Farm there is an excellent Dwelling House, Threshing Mill, and suitable offices.  It contains upwards of 100 acres, all in excellent heart, and of very superior quality.  The situation, being in the immediate vicinity of the thriving town of Gardenston, is highly adapted for carrying on every improvement, at a moderate expence.

The Farm having been under a liferent lease, a tenant will enter under very advantageous circumstances; and to such as are well recommended, every encouragement will be given.

The boundaries of the Farm will be pointed out by James Leggat, near Gardenston, or John Pirie, ground-officer; and every information will be afforded on application to Mr Burnett, Advocate, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th December 1814.

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.

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.

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.

Newtown, St Vigeans

LANDS IN FORFARSHIRE

To be sold by Auction.

THE Lands of NEWTOWN, in the parish of St. Vigeans, near Arbroath, consisting of 107 acres, possessed by Mr ROBERT HILLOCKS, are to be exposed to sale by public roup, within the Town-House of Arbroath, on Saturday the 5th day of June 1813, betwixt the hours of 1 and 2 o'clock afternoon.

The soil of these lands is superior to any in the neighbourhood of the thriving and populous burgh of Arbroath.  The Mansion-House, Office-Houses, and Thrashing Wind Mill, are commodious, and in complete repair.

The present tenant holds a lease of the lands, 17 years of which are yet to run; and the rent is £4 15s. per acre, of 105 acres of the land, and the greater part of the remaining two acres are under Plantation of Trees, in a thriving state.

Any person desirous to treat for a purchase by private bargain, may, betwixt and the day appointed for auction, apply to the proprietor, Mr Rolland, at Newtown.

Arbroath, 4th May, 1813.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 26th May 1813.

Mains of Orton

FARM IN THE COUNTY OF MORAY

To let from Whitsunday 1814, on a lease of 19 or 21 years,

THE MAINS of ORTON, as presently possessed by Mr Geddes, containing about 180 acres arable, and above 130 pasture, great part of which is improveable.

This farm is in a high state of cultivation, having been all thoroughly limed, and under a regular rotation of cropping.  There is a Dwelling House and Offices at present on the farm; but as an incoming tenant might incline other accommodation, a suitable allowance will be given.  A Meal Mill and Threshing Mill driven by weater, are immediately adjoining the above.  Every accommodation at entry will be given; and for farther particulars, application may be made to the Proprietor, at Orton House, by Fochabers; or to Mr Geddes, with either of whom offers may be lodged.

John Hosack, Mr Geddes's miller, will shew the lands, and point out the boundaries.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 26th May, 1813.

Mill of Catterline

SALE OF CORN AND FODDER, and a THRASHING MILL, AT CATTERLINE, and of a HOUSE AND GARDEN in BERVIE, AND MEETING OF CREDITORS

There will be sold by public roup on Saturday the 15th day of February, at Mill of Catterline,

THE WHOLE CROP of the Farms of MILL and BRIDGE-END of CATTERLINE, lately possessed by Joseph Stewart; consisting of several hundred bolls of Oats, Bear, and Wheat, with the Fodder.  There will also be sold a Threshing Mill.

At sametime, there will be exposed to sale, as formerly advertised, that commodious HOUSE and GARDEN in BERVIE, formerly belonging to the said Joseph Stewart, and now to the trustees for his creditors.  The House contains a Kitchen, two Parlours, and three Bed Apartments, besides a low Room in front, which has been occupied as a Shop and which is well calculated for that purpose.  There is also an outer Cellar and Pump-well, and the whole premises have been lately put in good repair.

Mr Brodie, the present tenant, will show the property; and the titles may be seen, and information given as to the terms of the sale, by applying to Mr Christian, Stonehaven.

The sale will begin at 11 o'clock, an credit will be given.

A MEETING of the said JOSEPH STEWART'S Creditors will be held at Mill of Catterline on the said day.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th February, 1812.