23 tractors from North Uist and Berneray toured the island spreading festive cheer with Santa Claus

Iain Stephen Morrison

Crofters from North Uist and Berneray tonight (24th December 2021) decorated their tractors and toured villages in a special Christmas Eve Tractor Run.

23 tractors were adorned with lights (and in two cases carried full height Christmas trees) to make up a special convoy to bring festive cheer to the townships of North Uist.

Santa Claus himself took a break from his incredibly hectic schedule this evening to join the parade with assistance from local garage Westside Motors.

Islanders waved on the procession of neon tractors from their driveways and, as the rally passed Lochmaddy Harbour, a blast from the ship’s horn emanated from MV Hebrides.

Tractors set out from Hosta at 6pm and toured North Uist, passing through Bayhead and Carinish, onward to Lochmaddy and around past Sollas to the end of the run at Hosta.