Many congratulations to Mr and Mrs Cairns from Carluke who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 24th September 2026
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100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – MARGARET ARMOUR
Margaret Armour (nee Wason) was born in Linthouse, Glasgow on 27 August 1926.
When she left school, she worked as an inspector in the famous Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society’s Shoe Factory.
While living in the Dennistoun area of Glasgow she met Jimmy Armour.
Shortly after they married, the couple moved to East Kilbride in the 1950s where Margaret then became an inspector at Laird Porch.
Although the couple never had a family of their own, Margaret’s nieces remember fondly Margaret and Jimmy taking them to pantomimes, Kelvin Hall fairground and teatime treats at Wendy’s restaurant in Glasgow.

When they retired the couple moved to Lesmahagow and after Jimmy passed away six years ago Margaret continued to live there until earlier this year when she moved into the Douglas View Care Home in Hamilton after a brief spell in hospital.
Margaret has settled in very well into her new surroundings and marked her 100th birthday surrounded by family and care home staff.
Also joining Margaret to help celebrate her birthday was South Lanarkshire’s Depute Provost Celine Handibode, who presented Margaret with flowers and a certificate on behalf of the council.
And Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire Dr William Morrison Young was also on hand to present them with a certificate from The King and Queen to mark her centenary.

And as an additional surprise she was also visited by a few primary school pupils from the nearby Beckford Primary School who presented her with a lovely, hand-crafted birthday card and a lovely bunch of sun flowers.
If you would like the Provost to attend a Diamond Wedding or 100th birthday please get in touch with the Provost’s Office.
AIRDRIE AND COATBRIDGE SEA CADETS – SPECIAL PRESENTATION DAY
On Saturday 12 September 2026, George Barnsley DL proudly represented the Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire at the Airdrie & Coatbridge Sea Cadets, T.S. ENTERPRISE (Unit No.007), Mission Hall, Motherwell Street, Airdrie, for their Special Presentation Day. Continue reading →
RETIREMENT OF THREE DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS
The Lord Lieutenant Lady Haughey CBE said farewell to three outstanding Deputy Lieutenants at a lunch on 9th September 2026 , all of whom had served the Lanarkshire community for between 11 and 25 years – Janet Low DL (11 years ) , Brian Miller DL (25 years ) and Terry Currie DL (25 years) .

Janet Low DL with the Lord Lieutenant .

Brian Miller DL with the Lord Lieutenant .

Terry Currie DL with the Lord Lieutenant .
BLUE SAPPHIRE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr and Mrs James and Agnes Imrie of Lanark celebrated their Blue Sapphire Wedding Anniversary (65 years) on 9 September 2026.
The Provost of South Lanarkshire, Bert Thompson, and George Barnsley DL, representing the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, were in attendance to offer warm congratulations to the couple on reaching this remarkable milestone.
Mr and Mrs Imrie share an extraordinary family legacy: 4 children, 16 grandchildren, 24 great‑grandchildren, and 1 great‑great‑grandchild.
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – MAY LEE
Many congratulations to May Lee from Larkhall who celebrated her 100th Birthday on Thursday 3rd September 2026 . And visiting May on her birthday was Provost Bert Thomson and Deputy Lieutenant Andrew Braidwood DL . Continue reading →
A ROYAL BURGH IN FELT AND STITCH
On Wednesday, 19th August, the Lord-Lieutenant Lady Haughey CBE attended a special event celebrating the 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen. Continue reading →
EAST KILBRIDE SEA CADETS AWARDS
Deputy Lieutenant Fahim Baqir DL recently represented the Lord Lieutenant at the East Kilbride Sea Cadets Awards . Commenting on his attendance Fahim said –
“It was a privilege, in my role as Deputy Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, to attend the East Kilbride Sea Cadets Awards and help recognise the achievements of an inspiring group of young people.
It was fantastic to see first-hand the commitment, discipline and teamwork shown by the cadets. The Sea Cadets provide young people with much more than activities and training — they develop confidence, leadership, resilience and a real sense of responsibility and service.
A particular pleasure to see the cadets recognised for their individual achievements and to hear about the opportunities available to them, from sailing and offshore experiences to competitions and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Congratulations to all the award winners, cadets, volunteers, instructors and families who contribute so much to the success of East Kilbride Sea Cadets.
A brilliant example of youth development and community spirit in Lanarkshire. ”
SCOTTISH ASIAN BUSINESS CHAMBER
Linda McDowall DL and Neena Mahal MBE DL were delighted to be invited to speak at the recent Scottish Asian Business Chamber event on the evening of 17th August at Braidhurst House in Strathclyde Business Park . This was a great event to raise awareness of the activities of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy . As well as explaining all of the activities the Lieutenancy were involved in throughout Lanarkshire , Linda spoke about the King’s Awards for Enterprise and Neena highlighted the Honours nomination process. This was well received by all in attendance and hopefully will result in applications and nominations coming forward. Huge thanks to the Scottish Asian Business Community for giving the Lieutenancy this opportunity.

DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Many congratulations to Jan and Dougie Tonnar from Carluke who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 12th August 2026