ABERDEENSHIRE farmers formed a guard of honour with their tractors along the roadside ready for a final salute to Queen Elizabeth II as she passed through on her last journey out of Scotland.
Dozens of tractors lined the route of the Queen’s funeral cortege between Banchory and Aberdeen city in what was described as a 'remarkable display of respect and affection for Her Majesty'.
The Queen’s coffin was taken from Balmoral by road on Sunday September 11 to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will rest until this afternoon, the coffin will then be taken to Edinburgh, where the Queen will lie at rest for 24 hours at St Giles’ Cathedral.
Tomorrow, Tuesday September 13, the Queen’s coffin will be flown from Edinburgh Airport to RAF Northolt and then taken to London, where it will lie in state until her funeral on Monday September 19, allowing members of the public to pay their respects.
NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy said many farmers, crofters and landowners in Scotland would fondly remember the Queen’s long-standing enthusiasm and support for farming, rural life and the countryside, as well as her patronage of and visits to the Royal Highland Show.
“Her service to farming and rural communities up and down the country will not be forgotten,” Mr Kennedy added.
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