Harriet Cross MP has praised more than 100 “heroic” farmers and contractors for rescuing drivers, clearing roads, and helping to transport supplies during some of the “worst snow showers in recent memory”.
The MP’s constituency of Gordon and Buchan has been one of the worst affected in Scotland as treacherous weather continues to fall in areas such as Huntly, Inverurie, Ellon, Oldmeldrum and Turriff.
More than 100 local contractors are working across Aberdeenshire, made up of mostly farmers who are helping to clear snow and ensure essential services are accessible.
Residents have found themselves trapped in their homes, while drivers have been unable to manoeuvre their cars free from the wintery blizzard’s chilly grip.
Farmers have been out on force, clearing roads including the A90 north of Ellon, the A952 to Mintlaw, the New Deer to Strichen road, the A947/B9170 to Inverurie via Turriff, Fyvie and Oldmeldrum and the B979 Netherley Road between Stonehaven and Maryculter.
Several farmers also cleared snow at Ythanvale and Auchtercrag care homes in Ellon for staff to access the facility.
In Udny, farmer William Robertson helped to clear the B9000 amid concerns that carers couldn’t access residents in the village.
Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross said: “Our heroic farmers have gone above and beyond to help stranded travellers to navigate through the treacherous conditions.
“Their work has been courageous in the face of extremely dangerous snow storms and I can’t praise them enough.
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“Not only have they been out rescuing drivers and clearing roads, but our farmers have also been working round the clock caring for their own livestock as they battle against some of the worst snow fall in recent memory.
“A huge thank you must also go to numerous council workers, carers, emergency services and neighbours who have rallied together to keep communities functioning during these challenging conditions.
“Our rural communities always come together in difficult times like this and I’m extremely grateful to all those who helped during these heavy snow showers.”
