Bailies of Bennachie Silver Jubilee 1998
The photograph is courtesy of the family of George Dey. George took many forestry photographs in his forestry career and many are now shown on this web site. Check under ‘Groups’ and George Dey Collection.
The annual picnic hosted by the Bailies of Bennachie for their members at the Forestry Commission Back o’Bennachie car park and site. In this view Fred Gordon then Senior Ranger with the Gordon District Council or Aberdeenshire Council is addressing the seated members. The group formed in 1973 were responsible for highlighting the history, the wildlife and ecology and the recreation potential of the Hill and formed an early partnership with the Forestry Commission at that time. The result was the early construction of several car parks and many miles of footpaths for the public to use.
The PDF contains views of the assembled members and friends sitting in the shade, the anniversary cake, cake cutting and several senior members of the organisation giving speeches.
Groups: Forestry Areas, George Dey Forestry Collection, Groups of people