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‘The Cameronian Conventicle is an annual event held at the Cameronian Monument near Douglas in South Lanarkshire . Continue reading →

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day a Beacon Lighting Ceremony , hosted by North and South Lanarkshire Councils took place at Strathclyde Park  on Thursday 8th May at 9.30pm. Continue reading →

The 2025 King’s Award for Enterprise winners have been announced and two Lanarkshire businesses are among the successful applicants.

There are 199 award recipients across the U.K. in the following categories.

161 – International Trade

46 – Innovation

27 – Sustainable Development

10 – Promoting Opportunity

Eleven Scottish businesses have been successful, including two from Lanarkshire., Glencairn Crystal and ACS Clothing.

Glencairn Crystal, based in East Kilbride, specialises in the design, creation and supply of crystal and glass decanters for super premium spirits.

It has been successful in the Innovation Category. This is a remarkable fourth award for the business having been previous winners in 2006, 2012 and 2017.

It has received the Award for creating a series of innovative processes for the development of complex containers for the spirits industry.

Eurocentral based ACS Clothing is the leading fashion rental and renewal reverse logistics provider in the U.K. From suits and kilts to dresses and babygrows, they have been extending the life of clothing for 25 years.

The company has received a King’s Award in the Promoting Opportunity category, one of only ten awards in the U.K., for unlocking the potential in Disadvantaged Communities for Business Prosperity, Environmental Protection and People Development. ACS also received a King’s Award for Sustainable Development in 2023.

The Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Lady Susan Haughey CBE  congratulated both companies for their achievements.

‘’ I am keen that other businesses in Lanarkshire will look at the success of Glencairn Crystal and ACS Clothing and recognise the business benefits which the King’s Award for Enterprise can present’’

A representative from each company will be invited to a Royal Reception at Windsor Castle on 12th June. The Lord Lieutenant will present both businesses with their Awards over the coming months.

Deputy Lieutenant Sandy Wilkie OBE congratulating Scott Davidson (left) and Paul Davidson (right) of Glencairn Crystal .

Cover Picture is of Deputy Lieutenants Terry Currie and Mary Hernon MBE congratulating Tony Burns Chief Operating Officer of ACS Clothing .

The Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire , Lady Haughey CBE is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Lieutenant –

George Barnsley

George served as a police officer with Strathclyde Police for 32 years, retiring with the rank of Superintendent. He served in Lanarkshire, Glasgow and The Scottish Police College, on uniform and Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.) duties. He has worked on several high-profile criminal investigation cases and is a fully qualified Senior Investigating Officer. He co-authored the Review of Crime Scene Management and DNA capture for Strathclyde Police and was part of a small team which developed, delivered and introduced Investigative Interview training throughout Scotland. He organised the C.I.D. response of Strathclyde Police for the G8 summit in 2005 and in 2009 he led the team which developed and delivered the training for the new legislation relating to Criminal Disclosure in Scotland. When he retired, he and his wife established a training and consultancy company delivering investigation training to local authority and government investigators. George has also delivered training to the police in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. He is co-founder and Chair of the Lanarkshire Police Historical Society (LPHS). George and the LPHS recently campaigned, along with others, for the successful introduction of the ‘Elizabeth Emblem’, which is awarded, by the Monarch, as a mark of recognition to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the course of undertaking eligible public service. George is married and has four children and three grandchildren.

The annual Lord Lieutenant’s Awards presentation for the  Lieutenancy of Lanarkshire celebrated the fantastic service of six local Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs). The award ceremony held recently at the Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge saw the CFAVs  receive their Lord Lieutenant’s Certificates of Meritorious Service in acknowledgement of their dedication to supporting and mentoring young people in their communities through the Army Cadet Force (ACF) , Sea Cadet Corps (SSC) and RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC). Continue reading →

Many congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ali   from Hamilton    who celebrated their  Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 4th April   2025. Continue reading →

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Many congratulations to Isa Cox  from Wishaw   who celebrated her 100th Birthday on 20th March  2025.And visiting Isa on her birthday was  Provost  Kenneth Duffy and  Deputy Lieutenant Terry Currie DL . Continue reading →

Many congratulations to Joyce and Alex  McFarlane  from Carluke who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 24th February 2025.

Vice Lord-Lieutenant Gavin Whitefield  CBE DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst Depute Provost Bert Thomson  presented a gift and card  on behalf of South  Lanarkshire Council .

Many congratulations to Ernie and Iris Holloway  from Wishaw  who celebrated their  amazing 70th   (Platinum )Wedding Anniversary on 16th February 2025.

Deputy Lieutenant Terry Currie DL visited the happy couple , passing on congratulations from Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Haughey CBE whilst  Provost Kenneth Duffy  presented a gift on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council . A Local Authority that Ernie served as a councillor for many years .