Public roup at Mains of Williamston

TO BE SOLD,

By public roup, at Mains of Williamston, upon Wednesday the 4th day of March next, at ten o'clock forenoon, for Ready Money,

THE whole CROP, BESTIAL, and PLENISHING, presently on said Farm, belonging to William Still, comprehending Ten Stacks of Bear with the Fodder, Sixteen Stacks and a Half of Corn with the Fodder, three two-year old Stots, one two-year old Quey, two one-year old Stots, five one-year old Queys, two work Oxen, two work Mares, four Cows, one Bull, five Calves; one Threshing Mill; one Barn Fanner; 12 Chairs, and two Mahogany Tables, &c.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 25th February 1818.

Pitmachie lease

INN AND FARM AT PITMACHIE TO LET,

ENTRY IMMEDIATELY.

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

THE INN and FARM of PITMACHIE, as presently occupied by James Brown.  The convenient and favourable situation of this Inn is well known, it being situated on the great North Road leading from Aberdeen to Inverness, by Huntly, and is a regular established stage.  It is also very central for the public district meetings, most of which are regularly held there.  The House and Offices are commodious and suitable for the Inn and Farm.

The Lands are of an excellent early soil, and are in a high state of improvement.  The Household Furmiture, Post Chaises, Horses, and the present Crop, may be had at a fair valuation, and entry will be immediately given.

For particulars apply to Messrs Francis Maitland at Colpy; George Hall at Logie Durno; or Messrs Farquharson & Co. Merchants, St. Nicholas Street, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 25th June 1817.

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 Williamston, Culsalmond

VALUABLE FARM IN THE GARIOCH.

TO LET.

THE Farm of MAINS of WILLIAMSTON, occupied by John Roger; and the adjoining Farm occupied by Peter Wood; both in the parish of Culsalmond; and consisting together of about 165 acres, mostly arable, are to be let for such number of years as may be agreed on.

On the premises there are a Dwelling House of two stories, and a Steading of Offices, all substantially built of Stone and Lime, with Roofs of foreign wood covered with Slate.  The Barn is adapted for a Threshing Machine, with the benefit of water, of which there is a great command; and the Led is already cut.  These Farms are within 11 miles of the Inverury Canal; and the turnpike road leading to Huntly passes through them.

Offers in writing will be received by Charles Fraser Esq. the proprietor, Leith-walk, Edinburgh; or Andrew Jopp, Advocate in Aberdeen; and any of the neighbouring tenants on the estate of Williamston will point out the boundaries to enquirers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th January 1813.

Prizewinning Ploughmen

The ploughing match appointed by the Garioch Farmer Club, took place at Newton upon the 2d inst.  A numerous committee of the club attended, who, in consequence of the unanimous opinion of four Judges, practical gentlemen farmers, found Alexander Watson, servant to Mr Keith, in Netherthird, entitled to the first Premium; Alexander Skene, also servant to Mr Keith, entitled to the second; and James Bisset, servant at Lessendrum, entitled to the third.

On the recommendation of the Judges, the Committee authorised their Secretary to pay a fourth premium to Alexander Simpson, in Threefield of Culsalmond, as his work was the fourth in point of merit, and as it is the wish of the Club, to encourage actual farmers and farmers' sons to come forward with their own ploughs.  The work in general obtained the approbation of the judges, the committee, and a numerous concourse of spectators.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th November, 1811.