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1613 Fraserburgh Parish Records Translated
The session of Fraserburgh haldn (held) November 18th 1613
The said day compairit (appear before court) Johnne Burnet son of James Burnet, Robert Falkwir (Farquhar) servant, Johne Fraser James Troup as ------- ---------and -------- --------convicted of brek of sabboth be playing at the gouff ------- ------of preching (preaching) The said Johne Burnet is referit (referred) to the minster stuill for correction. The rest ordiant (a sentence of punishment to be ----------- -----------
From the Archives No 1
Extract from Secretary, James McNab’s Report
to Fraserburgh Golf Club AGM,January 1934
Getting Rid of Rabbits
It will be remembered that at the last Annual General Meeting a resolution was passed calling upon the Council to take steps to rid the course of rabbits because of the damage being done to the greens and fairways. Early in the year, the council learned that the tenancy of the Bents shootings was to be given up. They thereupon requested the proprietors, the Feuars’ Managers, to receive a representation from the Council to discuss, with other matters, the letting of the shootings to the club. The managers received the representatives from the Council, and as a result of the meeting the Club became the tenants, as from March. The Council immediately appointed an experienced game-keeper, the main condition of whose agreement was to kill off the at all times of the year. In all, several thousands of these pests have been killed, not fewer that one thousand being killed in the month of April. As a result of this a big improvement in the condition of the course should be noticeable next summer. It is hoped that future councils will continue this policy and that on no account should be shooting rights be given up, even although that rabbits have been reduced to low numbers.
From the Archives No 2
Fraserburgh Herald, June 30th 1903
Mr S. L. Batchan, ironmonger, has presented, a handsome prize to the Fraserburgh Golf Club to be awarded to the member making the longest drive at a competition specially arranged. The competition will take place on Fraserburgh Links
Fraserburgh Herald, September 22nd 1903
On Wednesday 16 competitors entered for the long-driving competition on Philorth Golf Course. The test took place from the 17th tee over the bunker. Each player got three chances and the winner was the man who made the longest drive. The prize, which consisted of an aluminium driver, fell to Mr Charles Stevenson, who, with his first stroke, passed the sand hole - a distance of 211 yards. Mr J. M. Mitchell was second with 204 yards. Some very fine exhibitions were given as far as direction was concerned, but, unfortunately, distance was awanting, some failing to pass the first bunker. Immediately afterwards a one-round match took place and resulted as follows: - A West, 92, 14 off, 78; C. Stevenson, 82, scratch 82; W McNab, 95, 12 off, 83. The first prize was a gold medal, the other prizes consisting of golf tools.
From the Archives No 3
Proposed Championship Golf Course at St. Combs
New Golf Course for St Combs - With the advent of railway communication to St Combs, and the probability of many summer holiday-makers annually visiting the district, a golf course is shortly to be made between the village and the Loch of Strathbeg. Mr Tom Morris, the famous golfer recently visited the site, and made a thorough inspection of the ground. The veteran player expressed himself as being satisfied in every way with the site for the new course. |
The new golf course at St Combs:- As previously announced in our columns, a new golf course, with 18 holes, is to be laid out between the village of St Combs and the Loch of Strathbeg. The course will be in convenient proximity to St Combs Station on the new railway, which will be opened in July, and no doubt will be a big attraction for Fraserburgh folks. Already there is a talk of building a clubhouse or pavillion at the links. Some time ago old Tom Morris was over the ground, and expressed the opinion that it was admirably suited for the purposes of a golf course. A meeting in connection with the project is to be held shortly in Fraserburgh. |
(26th May, 1903) (16th June, 1903)
Mr Weir the professional golfer and greenkeeper at Cruden Bay has given a very glowing report of the prospective course at St Combs. He goes most minutely and cleverly into all the salient features of the ground and expatiates upon them in language that would do credit to a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers. As an expert able to judge of the capabilities of possible golfing around and put these into writing, he may be safely backed against the best professionals in Scotland old Tom Morris included. After touching on the many strong, and the very few weak points, such as rabbits, eyc., of St Combs, he winds up his report by saying it could be made a course equal to the finest in Scotland. (24th November, 1903)
Golf Course for St Combs. - Negotiations, which are very likely to prove successful this time, are going on as to the formation of a grand golf course on Cairness estate immediately to the south of St Combs. The extensive links between St Combs and Strathbeg Loch would afford space sufficient for half-a-dozen golf courses, and the turf is of the very finest description. It is not unlikely that the new club wil be in force by another season. (15th April, 1905)
Golf Course at St Combs.
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CHAMPION GOLF COURSE OF 18 HOLES
for East Aberdeenshire
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Members now being enrolled
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Annual Subscription, 21s
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Apply immediately to
John Cranna, Fraserburgh; or
Wm. Lawrence, Gowanhill,
Interim Honorary Secretaries.
(16th May, 1905)
The NEW GOLF COURSE AT ST. COMBS - As will be seen by advertisement in another column, arrangements are being made for laying off a golf course on the magnificent links at St Combs. The course has been surveyed and laid off by Mr Weir, the professional and greenkeeper at Cruden Bay, who, in his report stated that the ground possessed all the qualities for making St. Combs one of the finest courses in Scotland. As an indication of its extent, it may be stated that the length of severla of the holes is between 500 and 600 yards. The texture of the turf is of the very finest kind, and in consequence, the upkeep of the course would be very moderate. For variety of play the ground presents conditions that would delight the heart of the most ardent golfer. The hazards are real hazards, and punishment would only be meted out to those who deserved it. Mr Weir predicts a great future for the course, which he believes will, as it becomes known, attract golfing enthusiasts and visitors from all parts of the country. Members are now being enrolled, and already between 35 and 40 Fraserburgh gentleman have joined, besides, about a score of country residents. Of course it will depend upon the members enrolled whether the course will go on or not. The Railway Company are warmly supporting the project, and, besides intimating a liberal donation to the funds, etc., have indicated that special travelling facilities will be granted to the members of the club. In addition to the beautiful golf links, the country round about is interesting. Quite near the ninth hole is the Loch of Strathbeg, the second largest loch in Aberdeenshire, the bird life of which affords a delightful study to those interested in the subject. The beautiful sands of St Combs and rattray are at hand, while from the tee at the top of the Gallowhill, a view of the coast line, including Rattray Head and lighthouse, can be had and cannot be excelled in Buchan. To the west, and within a short distance of the course, are the lovely woods of Cairness and Crimonmogate, so that for variety of scene the course has advantages possessed by very few golf courses in the country. Gentlemen or ladies, the latter admitted at 10s, desiring membership, are requested to communicate with Mr Cranna or Mr Lawrence at once. (16th May, 1905)
ST. COMBS AS SEASIDE RESORT
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Enterprise of the Lairds
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With the improvements carried out within the last year and those in contemplation for the near future, the village of St.Combs, Aberdeenshire, is to be boosted as a summer resort by Colonel C. T. Gordon of Cairness, the proprietor.
The water supply and drainage system have been brought into ine with the best modern practice, and is now proposed to lay a golf course on the fine adjacent links, one of the best natural sites for a golf course on the north-east coast.
That, together with a bowling green, ample accomodation for tennis players, and safe bathing in protected water from a natural sandy beach, will provide recreation facilities for holiday-makers, whose creature comforts will be catered for by the erection of a modern hotel and road house overlooking the North Sea.
(24th October, 1933)
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