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Best pictures from Strathmore JAC Hogmanay tractor run

The young farmers' event raised money for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.

Strathmore JAC host a Hogmanay Tractor Run in aid of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

By Graham Brown

December 31 2024, 4:29pm

December 31 2024, 4:29pm

Strathmore JAC members hauled themselves towards 2025 with a fundraising tractor trip for a good cause.

The young farmers gathered at Piperdam Leisure Resort on Tuesday afternoon to set off in their convoy of decked-out machines.

They delighted folk in Newtyle, Meigle, Alyth and Blairgowrie where they passed through, finishing at East of Scotland Farmers in Coupar Angus.

Funds from the event will go to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

You can donate at www.justgiving.com/page/strathmorejacairambulance

The Hogmanay outing rounded off a trio of festive tractor runs in Angus.

Forfar JAC staged their annual event on Christmas Eve, and another was organised by three pals on Friday to raise funds for Broughty Ferry RNLI.

Our photographer, Steve MacDougall headed out to catch up with the Strathmore JAC convoy.

John Mclean (volunteer with SCAA) and mascot Nevis. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Tom Hellier and Jess Strachan put the finishing touches on their Christmas tree tractor. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Graham Alexander with daughter Holly (aged 7). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Craig Caird and Ailsa Appleton. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Elaine Brown and son David Brown (aged 6). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Ross Jamieson and Fraser Reid with ”Farmer Santa”. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Katie Whyte alongside friend Lesley Long and her son Ruairidh who loves tractors! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Some of the organisers and representatives from SCAA. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Time for a catch up before the run. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Tractors line up. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

And they’re off. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Farmer Santa points the way! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

There’s even a minion on board! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

In convoy! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Tractors of all sizes take part. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Plenty of tinsel and lights on show. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Sparkling in red! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

A Christmas tree joins the parade! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Off they go! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

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