Hundreds of tractors lined the streets of Aberdeen on Thursday in protest over proposed changes to inheritance tax by the UK’s Labour Government.
Leagues of farmers snaked around the Granite City’s streets, with slogans such as “No Farmers, No Food, No Future,” draped onto their vehicles.
Long tailbacks could be felt all over Aberdeen in places such as George and King Street, due to the protest which began at the Thainstone Agricultural Centre near Inverurie.
The action was taken after UK Government plans were announced to tax inherited agricultural assets, worth more than £1 million, at 20 per cent. Assets meeting that description currently receive 100 per cent relief.
The Press and Journal photographer Scott Baxter got down to the protest to capture the action.
Plenty of strong messages were seen and heard at the tractor rally.
People gather at Thainstone Mart in tractors before departing to Aberdeen.
Farmers fight against unfair taxation.
Tractors at P&J Live driving towards Aberdeen.
Farmers demanding fair treatment.
Tractors at Aberdeen Beach.
Farmers unite in the protest.
Many farmers had protest plaques attached to the front of their tractors.
Farmers went out to protest over proposed changes to inheritance tax.
More than 200 tractors took to the A96 between Inverurie and Aberdeen for today’s rally.
Farmers standing up for their rights.
Farmers making themselves feel heard.
Farmers want a better future for farming.
Farmers protest to protect their farms.
Farmers uniting for a better future.
Farmers fight for their family farms.
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