Showing posts with label commutation road. Show all posts
Showing posts with label commutation road. Show all posts

18 November 2018

Farm leases in Marnoch

CAPITAL FARMS AND CROFTS
On Dovern-side to be Let; and,
ROAD CONTRACTORS AND BLACKSMITH
WANTED.

To bet Let, and entered to at Whitsunday first, for such number of years as may be agreed on,

THE FARMS of OLDTOWN of NETHERDALE, as presently possessed by James Adam and Alex. Andrew, consisting of about 250 Scots Acres; And COBLE-HOUSE and BOAT, possessed by GEORGE RUDDOCH, consisting of 31 Scots Acres or thereby, lying in the parish of Marnoch, and County of Banff.

These Farms are contiguous, and will be Let together or separately.  They are beautifully situated on the Banks of the Dovern, of an early fertile soil, in all respects well accommodated, having Lime at a reasonable distance, near Markets, and easy access to the Turnpike Roads leading to Banff, Macduff, and Portsoy, and are an object deserving the attention of tenants of capital and enterprise, to whom liberal encouragement will be given.

There are also several commodious CROFTS to be Let, of from Two to Three Acres each, of good Land, very suitable for Tradesmen or Day-Labourers - and for one of these, a BLACKSMITH is Wanted, who, if a capable hand, will find the situation desirable.

Also a small CROFT on the Estate of Muirs of Fyvie, which will be shewn by James Gordon, Ground-Officer there.

The whole will be Let at Netherdale-House on Wednesday the 25th day of November curt. at 10 o'clock forenoon, until which day offers in writing will be received by the proprietor there.
AND
The same day and place, ESTIMATES will be taken in, and agreements entered into, with Contractors willing to execute about two miles and something odds, of Commutation Road, from the old Road near Auchenhamper thro' the Farms of Auchinina and the Plantation of Loghill, to Kirkton of Inverkeithny, to be divided into Lots.

The Farms, Crofts, and boundaries, with the line of Road, plan and specifications, will be pointed out, and shewn of John Brown, Overseer at Netherdale, or on the day of Let.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th November 1818.

8 June 2014

Mains of Kinneff

CAPITAL FARM IN MEARNS-SHIRE TO LET.

To be Let, for 19, or such number of years as may be agreed on 
(not exceeding 21.) and entered to at Martinmas 1816,

THE Farm of MAINS of KINNEFF, consisting of 276 Scots Acres, or thereby, presently possessed by Mr James Hector, who is bound by stipulations favourable to an entering tenant.  The Farm is situated on the sea coast, 7 miles from Stonehaven, and 3 from Bervie.  The turnpike road between these towns forms its northern boundary; and there is a commutation road, equally good, passing through the centre of the Farm.  There is a natural harbour on the Ground, where Lime can be imported, and Grain exported, and where Sea Ware can be procured for Manure.  The quality of the land is allowed to be equal to any in the county.  The Farm is enclosed and subdivided with stone dykes; and water is to be had in all the fields.

Mr ROBERTSON, in his Agricultural Survey of the County, says of this Farm, "I have not met, in all Kincardineshire, with so strong a resemblance to an East Lothian Property, either with regard to Soil, Cultivation, or even Climate, as here."

The Court of Offices is large, containing a good Threshing Mill, Grain Lofts, and every accommodation requisite for a large Farm.  The Dwelling House contains two Public Rooms, and Lodging Rooms, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family.

Sealed offers to be lodged with Mr John Brand, Writer, Stonehaven, or Mr Anthony Davidson, Writer, Montrose, betwixt and Whitsunday next.

Offers not accepted will be kept secret, if desired.

Also to be Let, the SPINNING MILLS of BERVIE and PITCARRY, as formerly Advertised.

Apply to Mr Brand.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 8th June 1814.


19 August 2012

Easter Baldavie & Raggal

FARM TO LET.
IN THE PARISH OF BOYNDIE,
Entry at Whitsunday next.

THE Farm of EASTER BALDAVIE and RAGGAL, as presently possessed by JAMES ROSS, consisting of about two hundred acres, a great deal being of an excellent clay soil, in good order, and fit to carry weighty crops of wheat.  It is situated near the post road, about equal distance between Banff and Portsoy, with a commutation road through the farm.  The farm-house and offices are lately and substantially built by the present tenant.  Further particulars will be known by applying to James Ross, at Easter Baldavie, near Banff, either personally, or by letter post-paid.
Easter Baldavie, 15th August, 1812.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th August, 1812.