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.
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23 November 2014
Champion ploughmen in Kincardineshire
Ploughing Matches, Kincardineshire. - On Wednesday the 9th instant, the Competition for the Premiums given by the Highland Society of Scotland to the Ploughmen in the Highland District of the County, took place on the Farm of Maryfield, in presence of a Committee of the Society, of which General Burnett, of Banchory, was Convener. Twenty-five Ploughs started; and although the day was most unfavourable, the zeal of the Ploughmen induced them to persevere, in the midst of excessive wind and rain, until they had completed a sufficient quantity of work to enable the Judges to determine as to their respective merits. The whole work, notwithstanding the badness of the weather, was well excecuted, and the Premiums were awarded as follows:-
The 1st, being 3 L. and the Highland Society's Medal, to David Nicol, servant to Colonel Wood, at Deebank.
The 2d, being 2 L, and the Society's Medal, to David Moir, servant to Sir Robert Burnett of Crathes.
The 3d, being 1 L. 12s. 6d., to George Stevenson, tenant's son at Balfour of Durris.
The 4th, being 1 L. 5s., to Alexander Gordon, at Denside of Durris.
The 5th, being 1 L., to William Thom, at Balbridie of Durris.
The 6th, being 15s, to James Burnett, at Maryfield.
The 7th, being 10s, to Andrew Reid, at East Boat of Durris.
The 8th, being 7s. 6d., to William Duncan, servant to Gen. Burnett.
On the Wednesday following, the Competition for the Premiums given by the Kincardineshire Agricultural Association to Ploughmen in the Lower District, took place on the Farm of Mr Garland, at Cairnton, in presence of Mr Menzies of Pitfodels, the Vice-President, and a great concourse of spectators. On a signal by Mr Menzies, from a neighbouring eminence, no fewer than fifty-two Ploughs started, forty-nine of them drawn by horses, and three by oxen. The day was fine, and the spectators were much pleased with the gratifying sight of more than half a hundred Ploughs at work at the same time. The horses and oxen were in the best condition, and their value was estimated at upwards of three thousand pounds. When the work was completed, the Judges came upon the field: but from the extent of the ground ploughed, and difficulty, where the whole was excellent, of determining what was best, they were only able, that night, to report in general, that they had never before seen such work. Next morning, they awarded the Premiums as follows:
The 1st, being 3 L. and the Association's Medal, to Alexander McLarin, servant to Mr Garland, at Cairnton.
The 2d, being 2 L. and the Association's Medal, to Thomas Spalding, also servant at Cairnton.
The 3d, being 1 L. 10s., to David Milne, servant at Kinkell.
the 4th, being 1 L. 5s., to James Simpson, servant to Mr Williamson Burnett of Monboddo.
The 5th, being 1 L., to George Ellis, servant to William Taylor at Fordoun.
The 6th, being 15s., to George Thow, servant at Balbegno.
The 7th, being 12., to William Hendry, at Corsebauld.
The 8th, being 8s., to James Caird, servant to Mr John Johnston, Pitnamoon.
The first premium was gained with oxen, and the others with horses.
The emulation of the ploughmen, and the excellence of the work at these matches, shew the good effects which have been produced by the establishment of Ploughing Matches in Kincardineshire; and it is pleasing to observe the great improvement which is yearly taking place in this important department of husbandry.
On both occasions, a considerable number of landed proprietors and farmers dined together; and spent the evenings with much conviviality and harmony.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd November 1814.
The 1st, being 3 L. and the Highland Society's Medal, to David Nicol, servant to Colonel Wood, at Deebank.
The 2d, being 2 L, and the Society's Medal, to David Moir, servant to Sir Robert Burnett of Crathes.
The 3d, being 1 L. 12s. 6d., to George Stevenson, tenant's son at Balfour of Durris.
The 4th, being 1 L. 5s., to Alexander Gordon, at Denside of Durris.
The 5th, being 1 L., to William Thom, at Balbridie of Durris.
The 6th, being 15s, to James Burnett, at Maryfield.
The 7th, being 10s, to Andrew Reid, at East Boat of Durris.
The 8th, being 7s. 6d., to William Duncan, servant to Gen. Burnett.
On the Wednesday following, the Competition for the Premiums given by the Kincardineshire Agricultural Association to Ploughmen in the Lower District, took place on the Farm of Mr Garland, at Cairnton, in presence of Mr Menzies of Pitfodels, the Vice-President, and a great concourse of spectators. On a signal by Mr Menzies, from a neighbouring eminence, no fewer than fifty-two Ploughs started, forty-nine of them drawn by horses, and three by oxen. The day was fine, and the spectators were much pleased with the gratifying sight of more than half a hundred Ploughs at work at the same time. The horses and oxen were in the best condition, and their value was estimated at upwards of three thousand pounds. When the work was completed, the Judges came upon the field: but from the extent of the ground ploughed, and difficulty, where the whole was excellent, of determining what was best, they were only able, that night, to report in general, that they had never before seen such work. Next morning, they awarded the Premiums as follows:
The 1st, being 3 L. and the Association's Medal, to Alexander McLarin, servant to Mr Garland, at Cairnton.
The 2d, being 2 L. and the Association's Medal, to Thomas Spalding, also servant at Cairnton.
The 3d, being 1 L. 10s., to David Milne, servant at Kinkell.
the 4th, being 1 L. 5s., to James Simpson, servant to Mr Williamson Burnett of Monboddo.
The 5th, being 1 L., to George Ellis, servant to William Taylor at Fordoun.
The 6th, being 15s., to George Thow, servant at Balbegno.
The 7th, being 12., to William Hendry, at Corsebauld.
The 8th, being 8s., to James Caird, servant to Mr John Johnston, Pitnamoon.
The first premium was gained with oxen, and the others with horses.
The emulation of the ploughmen, and the excellence of the work at these matches, shew the good effects which have been produced by the establishment of Ploughing Matches in Kincardineshire; and it is pleasing to observe the great improvement which is yearly taking place in this important department of husbandry.
On both occasions, a considerable number of landed proprietors and farmers dined together; and spent the evenings with much conviviality and harmony.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd November 1814.
24 August 2014
Masters and Servants
A complaint having been brought before the Justices of Peace of Banffshire, by Mr Ogilvie, farmer at Tillynaught, against William Duncan and James Pirie, his servants, who had refused to do some necessary work after six o'clock (at night), and had soon after deserted their service, the Justices, after considering the complaint, and hearing parties, found that the servants had forfeited their wages from Whitsunday last to the period of desertion (being nearly three months), fined them in £1 15s. sterl. of expences each, besides the expence of extracting; - And were of opinion that it is a very mistaken idea, which has become but too prevalent in the country, that farm servants are not bound to work after six at night - there being no such law in existence; but on the contrary, they are bound to obey the orders of their masters at all hours when he may necessarily require their labours; and the farmer who permits such customs, in order to gain low popularity in the country, is doing a very serious injury to himself, and to the agricultural interest at large.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th August 1814.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th August 1814.
9 March 2014
Mains of Kemnay
FARM ON DONSIDE TO LET.
There will be sold by public roup, at one o'clock afternoon, upon Thursday, 31st day of March current, within the house of George Ronald, vintner, Aberdeen,
THAT excellent Small Farm, the MAINS of KEMNAY, upon Don-side, as presently possessed by Wm. Duncan, for the Remainder of his Lease, being 19 years after Whitsunday first; together also with the THRESHING MILL, which is driven by water. As the tenant may have immediate access to the Farm, the Dung on the Farm, together with some Crop, and Farming Utensils, will be given over to the incoming tenant, by appreciation. There is an excellent Steading of Farm Houses; and, from its vicinity to Kintore, Manure can be easily procured, and a ready market afforded for the sale of Farm Produce.
The articles of roup, with the landlord's inventory, and Wm. Duncan's tack from the proprietor, lie in the hands of John Ewing, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will give any information wanted respecting the sale.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th March 1814.
2 March 2014
Harlaw Farm
FARM IN THE GARIOCH TO LET.
THE FARM of HARLAW, occupied by Alexander Strachan, lying in the parish of Chapel of Garioch, within three miles of the Canal of Inverury, will be Let for nineteen years from Whitsunday first, in whole or divided, as may suit intending offerers. William Duncan at Daviot, will show the Farm; and offers in writing may be addressed to Harry Niven Lumsden, of Auchindoir, the proprietor, by Rhynie, till the 22d current, on which day the Farm will be Set, at Pitmachie Inn. All offers not accepted will be concealed and returned if wished.
The extent of the Farm is as follows:
Infield, 34 A, 2 R, 6F
Outfield, 151 A, 2 R, 34 F
Pasture and Uncultivated Ground, 83 A, 3 R, 39 F
Total, 280 A, 0 R, 39 F.
Clova, 1st March, 1814.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd March 1814.
23 December 2012
Prizewinning Buchan ploughmen
BUCHAN PLOUGHING MATCH. - On Friday, the 11th inst. the Competition for the Premiums given by the Highland Society of Scotland to the best Ploughmen, took place in a Field at Aberdour House, before a Committee of the Society, and a number of Proprietors and respectable Farmers of the District. At 11 o'clock, on a signal being given by the Convenor, Twenty-Four Ploughs started, one of which was drawn by Oxen; and the Work being finished, the Judges, after examining every Lot in the most careful manner, awarded the Premiums as follows, to the satisfaction of all present:
No. I - Being Three Guineas, and one of the Society's Medals - to David Cunningham, Servant to Mr Ross, in Tyrie.
No. II - Two Guineas and the other Silver Medal - to William Club, Servant to the Revd Mr Craik.
No. III - Two Guineas, to James Pirie - Servant to Mr Paton, in Towie.
No. IV. - One Guinea and a Half - to William Brown, Servant to Mr Gamack, Coburty.
No V. - One Guinea - to William Duncan, junior, in Killiewharp.
No. VI. - Half a Guinea - to William Grant, senior, Servant to Mr Ross, in Mains of Tyrie.
A liberal Subscription was made for the unsuccessful Candidates, to encourage them to future exertions in the most laudable of all undertakings; and the afternoon passed in the greatest harmony, an excellent Entertainment having provided, by Mr Cowie, from Rosehearty.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd December 1812.
No. I - Being Three Guineas, and one of the Society's Medals - to David Cunningham, Servant to Mr Ross, in Tyrie.
No. II - Two Guineas and the other Silver Medal - to William Club, Servant to the Revd Mr Craik.
No. III - Two Guineas, to James Pirie - Servant to Mr Paton, in Towie.
No. IV. - One Guinea and a Half - to William Brown, Servant to Mr Gamack, Coburty.
No V. - One Guinea - to William Duncan, junior, in Killiewharp.
No. VI. - Half a Guinea - to William Grant, senior, Servant to Mr Ross, in Mains of Tyrie.
A liberal Subscription was made for the unsuccessful Candidates, to encourage them to future exertions in the most laudable of all undertakings; and the afternoon passed in the greatest harmony, an excellent Entertainment having provided, by Mr Cowie, from Rosehearty.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd December 1812.
19 December 2010
Milltimber Farm & Croft To Let
VALUABLE FARM AND A CROFT
To be let for nineteen years from Whitsunday 1811,
The Farm of MILLTIMBER, presently possessed by William Duncan, adjoining to the Mains of Culter, betwixt 6 and 7 miles from Aberdeen, containing Arable Land,
98 A. 2 R. 35 F.
Pasture and Uncultivated, 32 A. 2 R. 30 F.
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126 A. 1 R. 25 F.
The Arable part of the Farm consists mostly of Old Infield, and fine Haugh Ground. The soil in general is dry and early, with a south exposure ; and the turnpike road passes through the farm.
Alao a CROFT on the side of the turnpike road, a little to the westward of the Bridge of Culter, intended for a Cart and Plough-wright, containing about 5 acres, with an excellent set of houses newly built.
Offers for either of the above to be given in to Charles Gordon, Advocate in Aberdeen, by the 1st of January next ; and the boundaries will be shewn by Peter Robie, Ground Officer at Culter.
Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th December, 1810.
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