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1 December 2019

Meethill property

LANDS FOR SALE,
In the Vicinity of Peterhead.

THAT Part of the LANDS of MEETHILL, lying betwixt the Turnpike Road and the Bay of Peterhead, possessed by William Clark, John Nicolson, and Andrew Fraser, containing upwards of 27 Acres, with the Kelp Shores and Quarries belonging thereto.

These Grounds are beautifully situated on the Bay and about a mile from the Town of Peterhead.  They will be sold upon such terms, as a Purchaser can have 4 per cent for his Money immediately, with a prospect of a great increase; and two thirds of the price, if wished, will be allowed to remain in the purchaser's hands, for several years.

Apply to William Gamack, Writer in Peterhead.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 1st December 1819.


4 August 2019

East Cookston, Banchory Devenick

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN KINCARDINESHIRE, TO BE FEUED.
SALE ADJOURNED.

Upon Friday the 13th day of August next, at 12 o'clock noon, there will be exposed to sale, by way of Feu, within the Poor's Hospital of Aberdeen,

ALL and WHOLE the TOWN and LANDS of EAST COOKSTON, belonging to the Kirk Session of Aberdeen, lying within the parish of Banchory Devenick, and county of Kincardine; as presently occupied by Alex. Carr, William Leonard, and others.

This property contains 98 acres, 1 rood, and 22 falls, besides 19 acres, 1 rood, and 200 falls of Moss.  The Turnpike road from Aberdeen to Stonehaven passes through the property, which is distant about six miles from the former, and about 8 miles from the latter. - The leases expire at Martinmas 1820, at which term the purchaser will get access to the whole premises, with the exception of a small possession, occupied by William Leiper, on a life-rent tack.

For farther particulars, application may be made to Alex. Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will shew the title deeds, and a plan of the property.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th August 1819.

9 June 2019

Feu at East Cookston, Banchory Devenick

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN KINCARDINESHIRE
TO BE FEUD.
SALE ADJOURNED.
Upset Price Reduced.

Upon Tuesday the 22d day of June next, at 12 o'clock noon, there will be exposed to sale, by way of Feu, within the Poor's Hospital of Aberdeen,

ALL and whole the TOWN and LANDS of EAST COOKSTON, belonging to the Kirk Session of Aberdeen, lying within the parish of Banchory Devenick, and County of Kincardine; as presently occupied by Alexr. Carr, William Leonard, and others.

This property contains 93A.  1R.  22F. besides 19A. 1R. 20F. of Moss.  The turnpike road from Aberdeen to Stonehaven passes through the property; which is distant about six miles from the former, and about 9 miles from the latter.  The leases expire at Martinmas 1820, at which term, the purchaser will get access to the whole premises, with the exception of a small possession occupied by William Leiper, on a life-rent tack.

For further particulars, application may be made to Alexr. Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will shew the Title Deeds, and a plan of the property.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th June 1819.

10 February 2019

Fountainbleau, Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE,
FARM in the PARISH of CRUDEN,
TO BE LET.

There is to be Let, for such number of years as may be agreed on and entered to at Whitsunday next,

THE FARM of FOUNTAINBLEAU, lying in the Parish of Crucen, as at present occupied by James Lyon, consisting of 

A.
R.
F.
INFIELD,
32
0
36
OUTFIELD,
22
1
13
PASTURE,
50
1
31 – 105.

This Farm is of an excellent soil, and highly adapted for Wheat and Turnip Husbandry.  It possesses every advantage in point of situation, lying near the coast, and within a mile of the Harbour of Ward of Cruden, where Coals, Lime, &c. are easily delivered, and at a lower rate than at any other place along the east coast.  It is also within 7 miles of the Sea Port of Peterhead, the turnpike road to which passes in a direction highly favourable and convenient for the Farm.

The Proprietor is disposed to give every encouragement to a substantial and improving tenant.

Offers will be received for the Farm, and every information afforded, by applying to Mr Burnett, Advocate, Aberdeen.

John Derry, at Slains Castle, will point out the Boundaries of the Farm.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th February 1819.



2 September 2018

Lease at Wester Gallowton

FARM IN KINCARDINESHIRE TO LET.

To be Let, for 19 Years, from Martinmas first,

THE FARM of WESTER GALLOWTON, in the Parish of Dunnottar, presently occupied by Edward Wyllie, consisting of about 80 Acres or Arable Land, and 14 of Pasture.  The Farm is only two miles from Stonehaven, and the turnpike road from thence to Bervie passes through it.  A great proportion of the Arable Land is of very superior quality, and the whole is capable of carrying every kind of grain and green crops.

Offers will be received by Andrew Jopp, Advocate in Aberdeen; and William Thomson at Briggs of Criggie, will show the boundaries of the Farm.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd September 1818.

22 July 2018

Farm lease at Goval

CAPITAL FARM,
To be Let for Twenty-seven Years,

THE United FARMS of GOVEL and PLACE of GOVEL (or if more agreeable, they will be divided), as now occupied by William Valentine, containing 320 Scots Acres of which 130 are presently under proper cultivation, finely situated on the northern bank of the River Don, within 6 miles of Aberdeen by the turnpike road, and in the immediate vicinity of the Canal Basin at Bridge of Dyce.

To a Gentleman farmer, the Place of Govel would form a desirable residence; whilst the Houses upon Govel, in the centre of the farm, might accommodate his labourers and cattle. -- The uncultivated grounds, which are connected, could be brought into tillage at a moderate expence.  The North and South mail Coaches pass daily by the turnpike.

Entry to the Place of Govel at Martinmas 1819; and to the others at the Whitsunday thereafter.

Offers in writing to be given in, on or before the 1st September next, to General Gordon Cuming Skene at Parkhill, by Aberdeen; or to James Forbes, Kirkhill, Oldmeldrum, his Factor.  James Gray, Ground-officer at Lochend, will point out the boundaries.  The set to take place at the House of Parkhill, on Tuesday 2d Sept. first, by 1 o'clock P.M.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd July 1818.

15 July 2018

James Milne, merchant at Plaidy

NOTICE
To the CREDITORS of JAMES MILNE, late Merchant at Plaidie, near Turriff.

A State of the Funds realized, will be seen at the Offices of Alexander Webster, Advocate, Aberdeen, will Monday the 27th curt.; after which day, the Creditors of the Bankrupt will receive their Dividends from Mr Webster.  If any person to whom the said James Milne stood Indebted at the time of his elopement, in June, 1817, has omitted to lodge his Claim, the same must be given in to the said Alex. Webster, against the above-mentioned day, otherwise no dividend can afterwards be paid thereon.
Not to be repeated.
Aberdeen, 14th July, 1818.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th July 1818.

30 July 2017

Farm leases in King Edward

LANDS TO LET.

To be Let and entered to at the Term of Whitsunday, 1818,

THE FARM of MAINS of EDEN and SANDSTOWN, lying within the Parish of King Edward and County of Aberdeen, as possessed by Mr McKay, containing above Eighty Acres of fine Arable and Cultivated Lands, besides an extent of Pasture lying on the east-side of the river Doveran, and of a rich and early soil, yielding the best Crops,

AS ALSO,

The FARM of HILLHEAD of EDEN, as possessed by George Ingram, containing about 53 Acres, the greater part of which is Arable, and lyes continuous, and adjoining the Mains of Eden &c. and also of good early soil.

These Lands lye at about the distance of three or four miles from the sea-ports of Banff and Macduff, where Lime and Manure is to be had; and the turnpike road leading northward from Aberdeen, runs along the Estate.

Encouragement will be given to industrious tenants; and application may be made to Mr Reid, Town-Clerk, Banff.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th July 1817.

11 June 2017

Dykehead farm lease

FARM TO LET,
ON THE ESTATE OF DURN, BANFFSHIRE.

THE FARM of DYKEHEAD, situated about 3 miles from Portsoy, on the Turnpike Road leading from thence to Keith and Huntly, as presently possessed by William Wilson, containing 64 Acres Arable, and 32 of Pasture, will be Let, for such number of years as may be agreed on, with entry at Whitsunday or Martinmas next.

Peter Badenoch at Knockdurn will show the marches; and Mr Cameron, Writer in Banff, will give any further information that may be required.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th June 1817.

26 March 2017

Cairnywhing

FARM TO LET.

THE FARM on CAIRNYWHING, in the parish of Tyrie, presently possessed by William Williamson, containing about 14 Acres of Infield, 5 Acres of Outfield, and about 20 of Pasture, will be Let for 19 years from Whitsunday first.  The turnpike Road from Fraserburgh towards Banff passes within a few yards of this Farm, and gives easy access to the shores of Pitullie and Pittendrum, for Shell Sand, to which the tenant will have a right.

Every encouragement will be given to an improving tenant; and offers in writing may be given in to Lewis Chalmers, Writer in Fraserburgh, who will inform as to further particulars.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 26th March 1817.

31 March 2013

Balmakessie, Ellon

FARM TO LET.

Upon the Estate of WATERTOWN, belonging to the Hon. W. Gordon of Ellon,

THE Farm of BALMAKESSIE, presently possessed by James Robertson, will be let, within the house of James Murray, vintner in Ellon, on Thursday the 8th of April next, at 12 noon, for Nineteen years from Whitsunday next, either for a Grassum, or an additional yearly rent, as may be agreed on.  The above farm consists of from 50 to 60 acres, all of very superior, rich and early soil.  The turnpike road from Aberdeen to Peterhead goes close by the farm.  It is only three miles from the port of Newburgh, where there is a ready market for all sorts of Grain.

In the mean time, offers may be given in to Mr Cumming, at Ellon Castle; and John Sangster, in Ellon, will shew the boundaries of the land.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 31st March 1813.