Union bosses organised the event as part of a weekend of action.
Farmers have mounted a protest against planned changes to inheritance tax with tractors on Edinburgh city bypass today.
Edinburgh Live reports that several horns could be heard tooting in a show of support for the farmers and signs were visible reading ‘No Farms, No Food’ as well as ‘Back British Farming’ and ‘Stop The Family Farm Tax.’ Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy said: “Scotland’s farmers and crofters have once again demonstrated their key, but often unnoticed, role in rural communities by helping with the clear up operations following the devastating storm last Friday. Our decision to postpone events was welcomed and commended by emergency services.
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