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I’ve lived in the area for nearly 20 years, although I was born and raised at Kirknewton, near Edinburgh,” George explained to me. “My grandfather had a farm there and grew mainly cereals. Once I had passed

my apprenticeship as a joiner, I was given the opportunity to either move to Sydney to help with the construction of the 2000 Olympic Games, or buy a house. I had a friend who lived in Aberdeenshire, so decided to acquire a property to renovate and sell-on. I’ve been here ever since.”

George has been keen on Fordson tractors since he was a young lad. “My grandfather bought my other tractor – the 1963 Fordson Dexta