Conviction of poachers

We understand, that the destruction of Game, by Poachers, during the late heavy falls of snow, has been great to an extent almost beyond belief in many parts of the country, particularly on some of the Earl of Fyfe's Estates.  A man of the name of Cruickshank, a Carrier in Turriff, was convicted last year before the Justices in the Statutory Penalty, for killing game on the Estate of Delgaty, which it was hoped would have operated as a salutory example in that part of the country; but it seems to have had little effect, as the work of destruction still goes on.  David Sim, Farm Servant at Balquhindachy, near Turriff, was lately detected shooting on the same Estate; and a man named William Duncan at Plaidy, on the Estate of Fishery.  They were both last week convicted before the Justices, the former fined in £100 Scots, and the latter in £20 Scots, besides forfeiture of the Gun.  The Gentlemen in that neighbourhood have determined to use the strictest vigilance in detecting these depredators, and punishing them with the utmost rigour.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th March 1816.

Drumnagorrach Farm

GRANGE.

FARM TO LET.

Entry immediately, or at Whitsunday first, and for such num-

ber of years as may be agreed on,

DRUMNAGORACK, possessed by the heirs of John Nicolson.  The present rent is £25, on a lease which commenced in 1804.

Should the entry not take place till Whitsunday, Land and Dung for Turnips will be given at a fair price, and also the fields under sown grass, if the new Tenant inclines.

The farm will be found in good order, and very conveniently situated.  Candidates will please attend at Knock, on Monday the 26th February curt.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th February 1816.