51AVÊÓÆµ

Scottish farmer with MND to raise funds in iconic tartan tractor for Doddie Weir's foundation

Moray farmer Sandy Duffus will undertake a tractor run to raise awareness of motor neurone disease while fundraising for Doddie Weir's My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
Sandy Duffus (right) alongside his daughter Kayleigh. "To be given a diagnosis of MND is an impossible thing to accept." (CC Powell Ltd)
Image:

Sandy Duffus (right) alongside his daughter Kayleigh. "To be given a diagnosis of MND is an impossible thing to accept." (CC Powell Ltd)

A Scottish farmer living with motor neurone disease (MND) has confirmed he will drive a famous Doddie Weir tartan tractor to raise awareness of the condition. Sandy Duffus, originally from Dufftown...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµLife

80-year-old farmer trampled to death by cow

80-year-old farmer trampled to death by cow

Jennifer Uglow was rushed to hospital after the incident occurred on her farm in Devon

Nick Irving
clock 19 August 2026 • 1 min read
Ploughman Ken Chappell has died aged 91

Ploughman Ken Chappell has died aged 91

He was a hugely respected and much-loved figure within the ploughing community

Mia Willemsen
clock 19 August 2026 • 1 min read
Woman raises over £5000 for RABI after milking 10,000 cows in ten days

Woman raises over £5000 for RABI after milking 10,000 cows in ten days

Highlighting the work of RABI while also relieving dairy farmers of pressure were the main drivers of the challenge

Mia Willemsen
clock 18 August 2026 • 2 min read