James C. Forbes

Our thoughts today go to James C. Forbes, Pte 1226 Gordon Highlanders, who was 21 years of age when he lost his life near Ypres on 17^th June 1915.  James was the son of William & Agnes Forbes, who farmed at Cowhythe, Portsoy.  He is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial at Ypres, Belgium, as well as on the memorial at Portsoy School.

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.

Raits of Belville, Badenoch

CAPITAL FARM IN BADENOCH.

To be let for sixteen years from Whitsunday first,

THAT Extensive FARM of RAITS of BELVILLE, in the parish of Alvie, as lately possessed by Thomas and John Datts, and now by Paul McBean, James Forbes, and others; consisting of upwards of 200 Acres arable, with the Hill Pasture, which will keep a stock of from 1200 to 1400 Sheep.

The above farm is pleasantly situated on the Banks of the Spey (in the most fertile district of Badenoch) and the great Military Road from Perth to Inverness runs through the lands.

Offers will be received by Mr Robert Peddie, Writer, or Patrick Richardson, Merchant in Perth.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday12th February, 1812.

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.