16 best pictures from top Scottish ploughing contest held in north-east

The ploughing action took place at Arbikie Farm, Lunan, near Montrose

Oct 27, 2025 - 06:43

16 best pictures from top Scottish ploughing contest held in north-east

Young spectator Finn Hutchinson, two, with his dad, Matthew, at the Scottish Ploughing Championships at Arbikie Farm, Lunan, near Montrose. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

North and north-east competitors were among 130 from around the country who showed off their farming skills at the 61st Scottish Ploughing Championships.

The event was the climax of the Scottish ploughing calendar.

It was held at Arbikie Farm, Lunan, near Montrose.

All classes of tractor and plough were represented.

Church blessing held on eve of Scottish Ploughing Championships

The championships were preceded by a “blessing of the plough” at Inverkeilor Church on Thursday night.

Farmers, friends and family gathered in the Links Hotel, Montrose, for a dinner and social evening on Saturday.

Photographers Kath Flannery and Steve MacDougall captured some of the best moments from the weekend.

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Ssome of the championship rosettes up for grabs. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Ploughing action at Arbikie Farm. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — This pair both won honours for ploughing perfection. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Another top ploughman with his trophy. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Fantastic ploughing skills were on show. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — This trio fully deserved their rosettes. Image:: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — More prize-winning ploughmen. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Top ploughers from across Scotland competed for honours. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — There were lots of prizes up for grabs at Arbikie Farm. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Celebrating success at the Scottish Ploughing Championships. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — There were ploughs of all kinds. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Another three winners show off their rosettes. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — This young competitor came away with a prize. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — Three top ploughmen congratulate each other after the sporting contest. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Scottish Ploughing Championships — This proud pair both went home with honours. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

[Source: Press and Journal]

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