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Gallery: 26 of the best pictures from Royal Northern Agricultural Society Awards lunch

The sell-out event was an opportunity to toast achievements and enjoy some valuable networking too.

By Keith Findlay
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The RNAS Awards lunch is a firm fixture on the north-east agricultural calendar. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

There was a bumper turnout for the Royal Northern Agricultural Society Awards lunch at the Leonardo Hotel, near Aberdeen International Airport.

About 250 people gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements in the north-east farming community.

The awards, held annually, were presented after everyone had enjoyed a fine meal.

Most of the award winners were announced weeks ago, and we’ve already shone a light on their successes in The Press and Journal.

The Royal Northern Agricultural Society lunch was an opportunity to toast their achievements and enjoy some valuable networking too.

And our photographer was on hand to capture all the best moments.

Read more: Farming good practice award for egg producer based near Nairn

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There was plenty to smile about. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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Award-winning young farmer Nicola Wordie deep in conversation. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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It was an excellent opportunity for networking. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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Everyone enjoyed the chance to chat before, during and after a good meal. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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It’s a popular annual event. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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It was a full house at Leonardo Hotel. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
RNAS president Cameron MacIver with award-winners Albert Fyfe, Nicola Wordie, Peter Watson and George Duncan.
RNAS president Cameron MacIver, second from the left, with, l-r, award winners Albert Fyfe, Nicola Wordie, Pete Watson and George Duncan. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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The weekend got off to a flier at the RNAS Awards lunch. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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RNAS made sure its members had a great afternoon. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson#
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More than anything, it was a chance to catch up with folk and have a right good blether. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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More lunchtime chat. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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There was clearly lots to discuss here. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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Smiles all around. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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The awards lunch is a highlight of the RNAS calendar. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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It’s good to talk. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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Fine food, good chat and awards to celebrate too. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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North-east farming folk just love a get-together. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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It was a great way to end the week. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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More farming cameraderie. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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Everyone enjoyed the food, fun and fantastic conversation. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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The atmosphere was jovial throughout. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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About250 people attended the event. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
RNAS president Cameron MacIver address the bumper audience at the awards lunch.
RNAS president Cameron MacIver address the bumper audience. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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The top table. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
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Social events like these are an important part of farming life. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

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