01/07/2026
Hunters of Linlithgow joins Farmer Autocare as Scotland expansion begins.
We're delighted to announce that Farmer Autocare, part of Kerr's Tyres Group, has acquired Hunters of Linlithgow, the first milestone in its plan to expand across Scotland.
Founded in 1943, Hunters has spent more than 80 years building a trusted local business known for friendly, personal service. Its team of 20 will stay on, still led by General Manager Alistair Brailey, and join a network of 21 Farmer Autocare centres across Scotland.
Farmer Autocare joined Belfast-based Kerr's Tyres Group earlier this year. Founded by Norman Kerr in Antrim in 2002, the group now has 53 points of sale and plans to grow to 250 sites across the UK and Ireland by bringing thriving local businesses like Hunters into the fold.
Alistair Brailey said: "Since 1943 we've built something really special in Hunters, and our community knows it can rely on our team. Joining Farmer Autocare is an exciting opportunity for our people and our customers. Being part of a growing national network means we can keep delivering high quality service while creating more prospects for the team."
Norman Kerr, founder and CEO of Kerr's Tyres Group, said: "Three months ago Farmer Autocare joined the group and we said we'd expand fast. This is a significant milestone. Hunters is exactly the kind of business we want to welcome, with skilled people, a loyal customer base and a commitment to the highest standards."
Colin McNeill, Managing Director of Farmer Autocare, said: "We've worked hard to build a strong expansion pipeline, and this is the first of many. The Hunters team shares our belief that quality and customer care come first, so Alistair and his team are a perfect fit."
