On Saturday 13th July 2024 a special ceremony was held at Strathclyde Park at which the “Freedom of North Lanarkshire ” was granted to The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) by North Lanarkshire Council . Continue reading →
Every year the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy nominates a number of people to attend His Majesty the King’s Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse , Edinburgh . Continue reading →
Many Congratulations to Deputy Lieutenant Shuming Kong DL on winning the Scottish Lieutenancy Golf Competition which was held at Balmoral on Monday 10th June 2024. Continue reading →
A sweet gesture had a long-lasting after-effect: a long and happy marriage.
William and Alva Haig met at their church, Crosshill Victoria, in Glasgow’s South Side, when he offered her a sweetie. Shortly after, Alva was in the Pantheon Club’s production of Brigadoon and invited William to the after-show party… and the rest was history. Continue reading →
The King’s Birthday Honours List for 2024 recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom . Continue reading →
The Boys’ Brigade annual awards ceremony of presentations of the Queen’s Badge took place in St Ninian’s Parish Church in Stonehouse on Sunday 9th June 2024. Continue reading →
The Lanarkshire Lieutenancy was delighted to be represented at the 50th Anniversary of the re-introduction of the Landemer Day celebrations in Rutherglen on Saturday 8th June 2024.
Deputy Lieutenant Mary Hernon MBE DL attended along with the Provost of South Lanarkshire Council , Councillor Margaret Cooper at what was a very successful , enjoyable and well attended event .
D-Day 80. Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6th June 1944 is now underway with a series of major commemorations and events across the UK and in France. Information on D-Day 80 can be found here: D-Day 80 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day this year falls on Saturday 29 June. It is a chance for the Nation to show its support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community (including Service families, veterans, and cadets). Details can be found at : Armed Forces Day – 29 June 2024. Shortly after Armed Forces Day a parade by the Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) will take place in Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 13th July 2024 to mark the freedom of North Lanarkshire being granted to the Regiment. More details regarding times etc will be advised in due course .
The Armed Forces in Lanarkshire. Lanarkshire has a rich history of support to the Armed Forces both through the two World Wars and since.
There are currently 5 units of the Army Reserve on 4 sites in Lanarkshire:
· 124 Field Squadron (Air Support) of 71 Engineer Regiment, Cumbernauld. Elements of 71 Engineer Regiment are currently deployed with UN Forces in Cyprus.
· C Company of 6th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland, Motherwell
· 221 (Glasgow) Transport Squadron of 154 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, Carmyle (Cambuslang)
· 153 Recovery Company of 102 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, East Kilbride
· 852 (Lowland) Signal Troop of 32 Signal Regiment, East Kilbride
There are no units of the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marine Reserves or RAF Reserves.
There are 24 units of the Cadets (Sea Cadets, Army Cadet Force (ACF), and the RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC)) in Lanarkshire:
· Sea Cadets: Airdrie and East Kilbride
· Army Cadet Force: HQ of the Glasgow & Lanarkshire Battalion Army Cadet Force in Cambuslang; with detachments in East Kilbride x 2; Strathaven; Motherwell; Newmains; Bellshill; Hamilton; Coalburn; Lanark; Larkhall; Cambuslang; Airdrie & Coatbridge; Kilsyth; Cumbernauld
· RAF Air Cadets: Wing Activity Centre in Cambuslang; with detachments in Cambuslang; East Kilbride; Hamilton; Lanark; Monklands; Motherwell.