Ploughing Match at Cairnhill of Elsick

On Monday, 22d, a Ploughing Match took place at Cairnhill of Elsick, when Fifteen Ploughs started, in a field possessed by Messrs. James and William Milne, each drawn by a Pair of Horses; the whole work was performed in a style that did much credit to the Ploughmen; and after being inspected by competent judges (who had considerable difficulty in making up their minds), the Prizes, raised by Subscription, were awarded as follows, viz:-

1st Prize to William Moir, servant to James Marr, at Jellybrands.
2d Do. to David Nicoll, farmer's son, Dubystyle.
3d Do. to George Leiper, servant to James Marr, Jellybrands.
4th Do. to John Irvine, servant to Dr Morrison of Elsick.
5th Do. to John Knowles, farmer, Beltcraigs.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th November 1813.

Kincardineshire Ploughing Champions, 1813

PLOUGHING MATCHES, KINCARDINESHIRE.

On Saturday the 6th instant, a competition for the premiums given by the Kincardineshire Agricultural Association, to ploughmen in the Lower District of the county took place on the farm of Mr James Lyall, at Uras, in presence of a committee of the association, and a great concourse of the agriculturalists of the county.  At ten o'clock, on a signal being given, forty-one ploughs started, of which thirty-seven were drawn by horses, and four by oxen.  When the work was completed, and the ploughs removed from the field, the judges came upon the ground; and, afater a most minute and careful inspection of the work, awarded the premiums to the following ploughmen, viz:-

The 1st, being £2 10s. and the medal of the association, to James Henderson, servant at Ferneyflat.

The 2d, being £2 2s. and the medal of the association, to George Stevenson, servant at Redcloak.

The 3d, being £1 15s. to James Burnet, servant at Bellfield.

The 4th, being £1 5s. to Joseph Freeman, servant at Lumgair.

The 5th, being 17s 6d. to William Milne, servant at Slains.

The 6th, being 10s 6d. to James Simpson, servant at Monboddo.

The competition for the premiums given by the Highland Society of Scotland, to ploughman in the Highland District of the county, took place on the following Tuesday, on the Farm of Balbridie of Durris, in presence of a committee of the Highland Society, and a great number of the proprietors and farms of the county.  Twenty-three ploughs started; and, having completed their work, the judges awarded the premiums to the following ploughmen, viz:-

The 1st, being £3, and the Highland Society's medal, to John Stevenson, farmer's son at Balfour of Durris.

The 2d, being £2 2s, and the society's medal, to David Longmoor, servant at Balbridie.

The 3d, being £1 10s. to William Alves, at Hillhead of Durris.

The 4th, being £1 6s. 6d. to George Rogie, servant at Maryfield.

The 5th, being £1 1s. to William Thom, servant at Balbridie.

The 6th, being £1, to George Stevenson, farmer's son at Balfour.

The 7th, being 10s. 6d. to Robert Sim, servant at Mill of Durris.

The establishment of ploughing competitions in Kincardineshire, has had the effect of producing great improvement in this department of husbandry, as was evinced by the excellence of the whole work performed at these matches.  The horses and cattle on both fields attracted much attention, from their breed and good condition; and the dexterity of the different ploughmen merited great approbation, and rendered the task of the judges, in discriminating among the competitors, extremely difficult.  On both occasions the proprietors and farmers dined together, and spent the afternoon in contributing to that zeal and enthusiasm in agricultural improvement, from which the best effects continue to be produced in this county; and much advantage to its interests is yet to be expected.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th November 1813.

Gilbert Biddie, Quartalehouse

NOTICE to the CREDITORS of GILBERT BIDDIE, 

at LINTMILL of QUARTALEHOUSE.

THOSE to whom the said GILBERT BIDDIE was anywise indebted at the time of the Trust Deed executed by him on the 17th of April, 1810, and who have not yet given in their Claims, must lodge the same, properly attested, with Wm. Stephen, Farmer at Shannas, parish of Old Deer, or Alexander Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, against the first day of January next, when the Trustees are to make a final division of the proceeds of Gilbert Biddie's subjects intromitted with by them; and those who fail to comply with this intimation, will be entitled to no dividend.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th November 1813.

Farms of Edintore and Cauldwells

FARMS IN BANFFSHIRE.

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

THE whole Lands of EDINTORE and CAULDWELLS, as presently possessed by Alexander Bennet and James Smith, lying in the neighbourhood of the thriving and populous town of Keith, where regular Markets are held.  These Farms have a southern exposure, are well Watered, and are known to produce early crops of Corn and Grass.  They have every advantage that good Roads, and a central situation between the Northern and Southern Cattle Trysts, can afford.

They will be Set together or separately, as offers may incline; and every encouragement will be given to industrious tenants.

The entry to Edintore immediately, and to Cauldwells at Whitsunday next.

Enquiry may be made at Mr Gordon, the Proprietor, Forres.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th November 1813.

Shop in Huxter-Row, Aberdeen

SHOP TO LET, &c.

To be let, and entered to immediately.

THAT commodious and well frequented SHOP in Huxter-row, formerly occupied by John Findlay, Hatmaker, and lately by William Chalmers, Hatmaker, The tenant will get the Shop Furniture, and tools in the shop, on moderate terms, or upon appretiation of persons mutually appointed.

For further particulars, apply to Alex. Webster, Advocate.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th November 1813.

Cullen Kirk Session Minutes, 14th November 1813

Session being met & constituted.  Compeared ultroneously Ann Geddes acknowledging herself to be with child in fornication & declaring William Brodie in Farskan to be the father of it.  William Brodie likewise compeared & acknowledged the charge, & having paid the penalty of one Guinea & an half, they were after a suitable rebuke & admonition from the Moderator absolved.  Closed with prayer.

Cullen Kirk Session Minutes, 1813 (NAS Reference: CH2/1113/7)

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John Donald, Wicketwalls

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

JOHN DONALD, Blacksmith, in Wicket-walls of Newmachar, having granted a Trust Disposition, a meeting of his CREDITORS is requested on Friday next, the 12th curt., at One o'clock afternoon, within his house at Wicket-walls, where a state of his affairs will be laid before them.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th November 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.

Roup at Newton of Fechil

ROUP OF FARM STOCKING, &c.

On Tuesday the 16th of November curt. there is to be Sold by public roup, at Newton of Fechil, near Ellon:

THE whole STOCKING on the Farm, which belonged to the deceased Mr JAMES MURRAY; - consisting of Two pair WORK HORSES, a MARE and FOAL, a Three-year-old COLT, Two pair WORK OXEN, Eight two-year-old STOTS, Ten year-old STOTS and QUEYS, Four QUEYS and CALVES, several MILCH COWS, CARTS, PLOUGHS, HARROWS, and other Farming Utensils.  Several STACKS of CORN and BEAR, with FODDER, &c.

The roup will begin at 10 o'clock forenoon.  Credit will be given.

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

St Fergus Kirk Session Minutes, 7th November 1813

The Session met & constituted, compeared Eliz. Clockie & James Mackie.  Said Clockie being suitably exhorted & admonished, was interrogated, still persisted in accusing said Mackie as the father of her child now brought forth - Said Mackie as positively denied all guilt or carnal connexion with said Eliz. Clockie. - The Session deferred the farther consideration of this affair that both parties might have full time to reflect, & they were accordingly suitably exhorted to ingenuity.

St Fergus Kirk Session Minutes, 1813 (NAS Reference: CH2/639/3)

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Fife Estate Farms

FARMS TO LET

In the EARL of FIFE's Estates in the Counties of Aberdeen and Banff.

THERE will be LET at DUFF HOUSE, in December next, for Leases of such endurance as may be agreed upon, the following POSSESSIONS, viz. -

Aberdeenshire - Parish of Glenbucket.

EASTER BUCKET, as occupied by Arthur Rannie, Arthur Fraser, Peter Dawson, and Alexander Michie.

BLACKHILLOCK, occupied by Thomas Moir.

BALNAGLACK, occupied by Alexander Farquharson and John Brodie.

TARNTOUL, occupied by Margaret Anderson.

TOMBRECK, occupied by James Forbes.

MILNTOWN, occupied by John and William Reids, and Wm. Young.

BELTIMORE, occupied by John Forbes, Archd. Reid, and Widow Reid.

UPPERTON, occupied by Walter Ross, William Gauld, and Samual Walker.

SUNNYBRAE, occupied by William Christie.

BALNACRAIG, occupied by Mr Raeburn and others.

DRUMNAGARROW, occupied by James Strachan.

BALLACHDUIE, occupied by Henry Reid.

BELLTIMB, occupied by Arthur Reid and John Ogg.

KIRKTON, occupied by Mr Scott and others.

BALNABOTH, occupied by Robert Michie and others.

ACHAVAICH, occupied by William Robertson.

BADYNON, occupied by James Begg.

NETHERTON, occupied by John Beattie and others.

DELFRANKIE, occupied by James Hendrie.

     Entry to all the above may be had at Whitsunday next.

DULAN, occupied by Peter Crawford.

CROFTS, occupied by Alexander Shand.

BACKIES, occupied by James Shand.

SLUGGIE, occupied by William Michie and Wm. Davidson.

     Entry to these at Whitsunday, 1816.

Parish of Strathdon - Estate of Noughtyside.

ALDAHUIE, occupied by Alexander Wattie and Samuel Glass.

TORRANCROY, occupied by James McHardy.

NEWTON, occupied by Jonathan Stewart and John Kellas.

REINSTOCK, occupied by Alexander Dunbar.

INVERNETTIE and BLAIRNAMUCK, occupied by Alex. Anderson.

CLASHNORE, occupied by John McHardy and Mary Merson.

The Leases of all the above expire at Whitsunday first.

County of Banff - Parish of Mortlach.

WESTER BOCHROME, occupied by Robert Duff.

WALKMILL, occupied by James Gauld.

MOSS-SIDE and BERRYLEYS, occupied by Hugh Mackny.

MAINS of BALVENY and WESTER MOSS-SIDE, occupied by James Thomson's heirs.

NETHERCLUNY, occupied by William Stewart.

YONDERTON of Ditto, occupied by John Stewart.

LAGFORK, occupied by Robert Ramsay.

ALLACHLAGGAN, occupied by Robert Findlay.

BAILLIEMORE, occupied by John Grant.

DELLACHAM, occupied by Hugh Stewart.

ALLAMICHIE, occupied by George Roy.

LITTLE TULLICH, occupied by James Mackay.

Parish of Aberlour.

CLASHMARLOCH, occupied by J. and Gordon Stewart.

BAINSTACK, occupied by Peter Anderson.

MAINS of RUDERIE, occupied by James McDonald.

BOGINDUIE, occupied by Alexander Leslie.

BRAEGACH, occupied by James Murray and the heirs of H. Innes.

LITTLE BRAEGACH, occupied by Alexander Gordon.

RYNETTAN, occupied by James Stewart.

Parish of Glass.

WALLOWKIRK, occupied by James Robson.

NETHERTOWN of GLASS, occupied by James Duff; and

QUARRELHEAD, occupied by the heirs of Peter Smith.

Parish of Botriphnie.

SHIELDS, occupied by William Murdoch.

Entry to the whole of the above at Whitsunday first.

Parish of Keith.

QUARRYHEAD, occupied by Arthur Stevenson.

MILL of AUCHYNDACHIE, occupied by John Pirie.

COTTERTON of Ditto, occupied by William Young.

Part of CORSAIRTLY, occupied by Mrs Lawson.

BODINFINCH, occupied by Adam Morrison.

HAUGHS, occupied by John McLean, Wm. Donaldson's relict, and Alexander Simpson.

AIKENHEAD of KINMINITY, occupied by Alexander Bennet.

UPPER FORGIE, occupied by Alexander Leslie.

KILLIESMONT, occupied by Hugh McWilliam, John Simpson, William Cruickshank, Andrew Milton, John Barber, and Alexander Bennet.

LOCKERS, occupied by John Shand and James Smith.

KEICHIN, occupied by William Ettles.

Part of OLDMORE, occupied by John Bremner, John Morrison, and Thomas Smith.

GLEN of NEWMILL, occupied by William Littlejohn and George Symon.

GARDEN and CROFT of NEWMILL, occupied by Peter Innes.

LITTLE CANTLY, occupied by James Cumming and Alexander Murdoch.

Parish of Grange.

NETHERMILLS, occupied by James McCulloch, John Kelman, Alexander Longmore, Peter Cameron, and Alexander McIntyre.

MILL and MILL CROFT of Ditto, occupied by George Ritchie.

ANDERSON's WARDS, occupied by James McCulloch.

CRANACH, occupied by Alexander Raffan, John Pirie, John Morrison, Joseph Bruce, John Ogilvie, Joseph Annand, and James Pirie.

MILL CROFT of PAITHNICK, occupied by Charles Meldrum.

GREENBOG, occupied by Captain Annand.

CROFT of PAITHNICK, occupied by John Allan.

CANTLY, occupied by George Gray.

AUCHINOVE, occupied by John Grant.

LOANHEADS, occupied by A. and J. Woods.

Parish of Rothiemay.

CLAYMIRES, occupied by Alexander Gray, James Clunes, George Cormick, Alexr. Watt, Wm. Cruickshank, John Smith, and James Skinner.

ROTNODDIE, occupied by William Wilson, Peter Duncan, James Reid, and John Lobban.

BRUCKLES, occupied by Alexander Reid.

PARRACK, occupied by James Mensel and William Dawson.

LOCKART WARDS, occupied by John Riddoch, Alexander McKay, James Wilson, William Dawson, and James Scot.

SHIEL, occupied by William Webster, William Taylor, and John Henderson.

COLDHAME, occupied by James Begg, James Stronach, James Lemmon, Charles Smith, and Alexander Riddoch.

WAULKMILL, occupied by John Thom and J. Down.

CLOVENSTONE, occupied by John Watt.

KNABBYGATES, occupied by Alexander Lobban.

TERNEMNAY, occupied by James Cowie and John Murray.

FOREST, occupied by William Lorimer.

KNACKLAND, occupied by William Sharp, John Hewit, John Cruickshank, and John Brown.

BARNHILL, occupied by James Brown and James Robb.

RETTANACH, occupied by James Taylor, James Allan, John Bruce, and Isobel Guthrie.

HILLBRAE, occupied by Alexander Pirie.

MOSS-SIDE, occupied by Robert Monro, John McIntosh, and Charles Monro.

MANNOCH-HILL, occupied by James Sharp.

CORSKELLY, occupied by William Smith and James Fraser; and

WOODFOLD, occupied by Robert Scott.

Entry to part of the above at Whitsunday first, and to the remainder at Whitsunday, 1815 and 1816.

County of Aberdeen - Parish of King Edward.

MEIKLE WALKERHILL, occupied by Alex. Ingram.

EASTER BLAKESHOUSE, occupied by John Mitchell, John Innes, and Widow Greig; and

STROQUHARRY, occupied by John Chalmers.

County of Banff - Parish of Gamery

BRUNTYIRDS, occupied by James Hacket and James Morrison.

BONNYTON of CULLEN, occupied by James Brown.

OUTSEAT, occupied by James and Alexander Morrison, Wm. Legg, and Thomas Paterson.

Entry to all the above at Whitsunday, 1814 and 1815.

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The whole of the Marches of the above Farms will be made regular and convenient, and will be pointed out by the ground Officers of the different estates.  Two or more Lots will be joined together according to the wishes of Candidates at the time of Letting, and every reasonable encouragement will be given for Houses, and for enclosing where the extent of ground requires it.

In every district a considerable extent of ground will be laid off in small Lots for the accommodation of Crofters and Mechanics, who will meet with proper encouragement.

For further particulars application may be made to Mr Stuart at Mar Lodge, as to the Farms in the Parishes of Glenbucket and Strathdon, which will be let on Friday the tenth and Saturday the eleventh of December next; - To Mr Watt at Nethercluny, as to the Farms in the Parishes of Mortlach, Aberlour, and Glass, which will be let on Monday the thirteenth of December; - To Mr Stronach at Knock, as to the Farms in the Parishes of Keith, Grange and Rothiemay, which will be let on Tuesday and Wednesday the fourteenth and fifteenth days of December next; - and to Mr Wilson at Mill of Alva, as to the Farms in the Parishes of King Edward and Gamery, which will be let on Wednesday the fifteenth day of December; to either of whom, or to Mr Souter at Duff House, offers may be given in previous to the respective days of setting above mentioned.

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