Tributes paid to farmer who died after tractor overturned in Dunfermline field

John Wilson's family and friends have paid tributes to him following the fatal accident on Friday (June 26)

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 1 min read
John Wilson, also known as Jock
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John Wilson, also known as Jock

John Wilson, also known as Jock, died after a tragic accident involving his tractor overturning in a field just off the A985 near Dunfermline, at around 8pm on Friday night. In a social media post...

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