Memory Lane

Sheep worrying reported

Portsoy Swimming Club in 1977 with coach Danny Sutherland (far right). (AT)

100 YEARS AGO Turriff sheep worrying - On Thursday, a case of sheep worrying was reported to have occurred at Bridgend Farm, tenanted by Mr Craick, butcher.

Memory Lane

Published: Wed 19 Sep 2012

Presentation of certificates to staff of Ladysbridge Hospital in 1987. (AT)

100 YEARS AGO New church for Whitehills Tomorrow will see the formal opening of the new church erected in the village of Whitehills by members and adherents of the Wesleyan Methodist congregation.

Surprise at lack of swimming lessons

Published: Wed 29 Aug 2012

Youngsters enjoying story time at Sandend Playgroup in 1981. (AT)

100 YEARS AGO Cullen concert - A successful performance, provided by the Swimming, Boating and Yachting Association was held in the town hall on Wednesday.

Competitions on the course

Published: Wed 27 Jun 2012

Members of SWRI display their trophies at Cornhill in 1980.

100 YEARS AGO Golf at Banff - On the Duff House course on Friday, the final of the mixed foursome competition was played and resulted in a win for Mr J. Russell and Mrs J. George over Mr John Kidd and Miss Ethel Walker.

A trip down memory lane...

Published: Wed 20 Jun 2012

Banff Academy musicians pictured at a rehearsal in 1987.

100 YEARS AGO Gardenstown addition to fleet - The new vessel Coronata, of Gardenstown, arrived on Wednesday to the harbour after being fitted with engines in Aberdeen.

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