BURNS COUNTRY CLASSICS

Mention “Ayrshire”, and the name of Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, immediately comes to mind. Burns was born in the county, and the area is steeped in folklore and tradition. Farming is also big business, with usually a mixture of cereals and livestock. Willie has lived in the area all his life and is a big fan of Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors.

Farming tradition

“I come from a farming background and my elder brother Henry has owned a farm since the early Sixties,” he explained. “The farm is about 300 acres and Henry makes silage and these days rents out the cattle sheds. He also does some contract combine work. Henry thought he would have to sell the farm at one stage, but I believe his grandson Fraser will eventually take it over.

“My parents also ran a farm and my father always liked to use Ferguson tractors. They were very popular back in the Fifties and were used on the farm when I was growing up. I remember he had a four-cylinder diesel FE