Tractors were driven through Aberdeen today in the latest Scottish protest over the so-called “Gallery”.
It was originally meant to take place last weekend but postponed due to the havoc wreaked by Storm Eowyn.
Farmers throughout the UK continue to highlight their fears for proposed changes to inheritance tax reliefs, warning they threaten the viability of family farms.
Today’s north-east rally left Thainstone Mart, near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, about 11am and travelled on the A96 towards Aberdeen.
After turning at Bucksburn the convoy headed for Marshall’s Farm Shop, in Kintore.
The UK Government plans to slash valuable inheritance tax reliefs for farmers from April 2026. It claims the changes will affect just over one-quarter of all UK farms.
But a recent study by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board revealed the controversial changes will affect more than 75% of Scottish farms larger than about 123 acres.
Our photographer Kenny Elrick captured the powerful scenes as farmers stood united in protest.
Lined up and ready: Farmers prepare for Aberdeen convoy. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
North-East farmers line up to defend their future. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Farmers rally in Aberdeen over “Gallery” and Tax Relief fears. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
A strong message. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Standing tall in protest.Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Tractors lined up with bold, clear protest messages on display. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Each tractor carries a message: protest signs speak for the farmers. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Bold messages are on display: protest signs cover the tractors. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Previously postponed tractor run from Thainstone to Aberdeen and back to Marchall’s Farm Shop in Kintore. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Farmers show their strength and pride as they rally for change. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Young farmers stand proud, leading the charge in today’s protest. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Getting ready to roll: Farmers place protest signs on tractors. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Organisers left to right are Danny Skinner and Russell Rennie. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Messages of resistance: tractors lined with bold protest signs. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Farmers line up their tractors, each adorned with a powerful protest sign. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Lined up and ready: tractors prepare to send a strong message. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
A farmer prepares for protest. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Farmers make their voices heard with bold protest signs on tractors. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Farmers line the roads as the protest takes shape. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Protest in Motion: Tractors cover A96 route from Thainstone to Kintore. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
No Farmers, NO FOOD. No Future. The message is clear. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Farmers Rally in Aberdeen Over “Gallery” and Tax Relief Fears. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Tractors and Tensions: Farmers protest in Aberdeen over proposed tax reforms. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Previously postponed tractor run from Thainstone to Aberdeen and back to Marchall’s Farm Shop in Kintore. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Farmers finally take to the roads after storm delay, rallying from Thainstone to Kintore. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
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Gallery: Tractors travel in convoy from Inverurie to Aberdeen
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