The Lanarkshire Lieutenancy was once again delighted to be represented at the Lanark Lanimer Celebrations from 7th to 14th June 2026.
Deputy Lieutenant Bill Tennant DL attended the Kirkin of the Lord Cornet Elect Karl R Stewart in St Nicholas Parish Church on Sunday 7th June .
On the Monday night following the Perambulation of the Marches, Deputy Lieutenant and Former Lord Cornet Bill Tennant DL , was on the platform at Lanark Cross for the Shifting of the Standard ceremony .
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield CBE DL took part in the Lanimer Day procession on Thursday 11th June which culminated in the crowning of the Lanimer Queen Ayda Prentice by Celia McCafferty/Orr MBE . Finally at the Evening Spectacular at the Cross Gavin had the honour of taking the Salute as the bands marched off bringing to an end a memorable and very successful Lanimer Day – despite the rain!
Lanimer Committee Chairman , Gordon R Gray , all his members and everyone involved in the arrangements should be extremely proud of delivering a spectacular procession and such an enjoyable week of celebrations .
