LANARKSHIRE LIEUTENANCY TO MARK REMEMBRANCE AT LOCAL WAR MEMORIALS

Lieutenancy Remembrance 2024

 

 

In a tribute to Lanarkshire’s fallen heroes, the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, will lay wreaths at 68 war memorials across towns and villages across the county over the Remembrance weekend.

 

This initiative follows extensive research that uncovered over 60 memorials, varying from smaller village monuments with only a few names to large memorials in the main towns.

Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Lady Susan Haughey CBE said: “This significant undertaking reflects the determination of the Lieutenancy to mark the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fell protecting our freedom. It is our honour to remember them with this act of respect at memorials stretching from Leadhills in the South to Stepps in North Lanarkshire.”

The Lieutenancy’s efforts symbolise a countywide commitment to preserving the legacy of those who served, ensuring each memorial receives recognition and remembrance in honour of their ultimate sacrifice.

For more information about the work of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy visit their website.

There will be five main council Remembrance Services held on Sunday 10 November:

  • Coatbridge War Memorial – Service commences at 10.45am
  • The Cenotaph, Duchess of Hamilton Park, Motherwell – Services commences at 3.00pm.
  • The War Memorial,  Graham Avenue ,East Kilbride at 10.45am.
  • The Cenotaph , Bothwell Road,  Hamilton  at 3pm .
  • The Glenview  War Memorial, Larkhall at 10.45am.

Posted by Gavin Whitefield