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20 April 2014

Roup at Balmacassie

SALE OF CATTLE, HORSES, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE;

And NOTICE to DEBTORS and CREDITORS.

THERE will be Sold by public roup, on Monday the 9th of May next, at Balmacassie, parish of Ellon:  The whole effects which belonged to the late JAMES FORBES, there, consisting of Six 1 and 2 year old Stots; Four Milk Cows, some with Calf, One Quey, Two Work Horses, Stack of Hay, Carts, Ploughs, Harrows, and all sorts of Farming Utensils. - Eight-day Clock, Beds, Bedding, Meal Chests, and other articles of Household Furniture. - The roup will begin at 10 o'clock forenoon. - Ample credit on security.

Those having Claims on the said JAMES FORBES, are required to lodge the same with MARGARET FORBES, in Balmacassie: and those Indebted to him at his death, will please order payment to her against the above day, to prevent expences.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th April 1814.

31 March 2013

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.

9 January 2011

ELLON FARM TO LET

FARM TO BE LET.

THE POSSESSION on BALMAKESSIE, in the parish of Ellon, containing about Forty Acres of improved Land, as at present occupied by JAMES FORBES, is to be Subset for 12 years from Whitsunday next. - The Houses in good repair.

Offers may be lodged with JAMES FORBES, betwixt and the 1st March next.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th January, 1811.