Where and when to see 3 great Angus charity tractor runs this Christmas

Decorated tractors will hit the roads of Angus to raise money for charity, starting on Christmas Eve with a Forfar JAC convoy which totalled 150 machines last year.

By Graham Brown

December 14 2024, 6:00am

Farmer Christmas is set to deliver an Angus treat over the festive season.

Three Angus charity tractor runs will take to local roads, aiming to raise a sackful of charity cash.

The events are now firmly established as a seasonal tradition.

And for some youngsters the sight and sound of the tractor convoy has become as much part of the excitement around Christmas as waiting on Santa’s sleigh.

Angus charity tractor run. — One of the decorated machines in last year’s charity tractor run organised by Forfar JAC. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson

Families love seeing the brightly-lit machines of all sizes.

And the farmers go the extra mile to make sure they are in the running for the prize of the best decorated tractor.

Some participants even brave the road run in vintage tractors without a cab.

Last year almost 150 tractors joined the area’s biggest run, organised by Forfar JAC. It alone raised £5,500.

Here are the dates and timings of the three charity tractor runs taking place in Angus.

Forfar JAC

When: Tuesday December 24

Timing and route: The run starts from Pluckerston Farm, near Kirriemuir, 2.30pm for a 3:30pm start.

Heading to Westmuir, then Kirriemuir (Lindsay St, Glamis Road, town centre, Brechin Road), Checkiefield, Padanaram and Forfar (finishing at the former mart premises).

Funds raised go to Angus Toy Appeal and Forfar JAC.

You can donate at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/forfar-jac-tractor-run