The Lanimer Committee is delighted to announce that despite the last minute change of date for Lanimer Day 2017 arising from the General Election – this year’s procession will be supported by a full complement of Pipe, Brass and Silver Bands.

Our Bands Committee have worked tirelessly to ensure that this important, entertaining part of our Celebrations is included in our rescheduled events.

This year we will be entertained by Coalburn Silver Band, Dumfries Town Silver Band, Newmains and District Brass Band, North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band and Lanark & District Pipe Band.

Our Evening Spectacular at The Cross will include an extended display by current World Pipe Band Champions North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band.

The Lanimer Committee would like to thank all bands involved for rescheduling to accommodate the change of date. We look forward to hearing them all on Lanimer Day – FRIDAY 9th June 2017!

*** Photo Courtesy of John Prior ***

Just over three weeks until Lanimer Day 2017!!!

We hope that you can come along and join us for our week of activities, kicking off with the Kirkin’ of Lord Cornet Elect Iain Hughes on Sunday 4th June.

Here is a copy of this year’s traditional Lanimer Bill Poster detailing the week’s events.

Further details will soon be available in the 2017 Lanimer Brochure, on sale next week.

Two year old Honor Farrell is this year’s winner of the Great Lanimer Balloon Race and £50 prize.

Her balloon was released on 15th April and the tag returned from near Eindhoven, over 600 miles from Lanark, a week later.

Honor is going to use the money on her holidays.

As part of the equestrian events for Lanimer Week 2017, we are requesting that all riders pre-register with The Lord Cornets’ Club.

Registration is FREE, but mandatory, so that we can ensure the continued safe running of our equestrian activities throughout Lanimer Week.

Those looking to take part in the Monday Procession or the Official Lanimer Rideout on Tuesday 6th June should return a completed form by Sunday 28th May.

Rider Registration Form 2017 (PDF)

Rider Registration Form 2017 (MS Word)

Rideout Map – Tuesday 6th June 2017 (PDF)

Just one week after the announcement of the shock General Election – the Lanimer Committee are pleased to confirm the events as below.

We appreciate your patience as we have worked behind the scenes to make the necessary arrangements.

45 days and counting – lets make 2017 a Happy Lanimers for all to remember!

Due a General Election coinciding with the planned date for Lanimer Day, the Lanark Lanimer Committee met and voted to move all the events planned for 8 June 2017.

ALL PLANNED LANIMER DAY EVENTS including the Lanimer Procession, Crowning Ceremony, Afternoon Procession and Rideout, Castlebank Family Afternoon, The Declaration at the Cross and Evening Tattoo WILL NOW BE HELD ON FRIDAY 9 June 2017.

The Lanimer Queen’s Reception will remain on the evening of Friday the 9th June.

Events for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Saturday of Lanimer Week will take place on their usual day/evening in the timetable.

Children’s Treats and the Lowland Games will move to Thursday afternoon, and although not an official Lanimer event, we are delighted that ‘Funbox’ have also managed to rearrange their family concert for the Thursday morning before the treats.

The Lanimer Brochure will carry all details – and will be on sale towards the end of May.

Our website and our Facebook feed will keep you up to date with any emerging news.

The Lanark Lanimer Committee can confirm that the revised date for the 2017 Lanimer Procession due to the General Election will be Friday the 9th June.

More details will follow shortly.

Following the decision by Prime Minister Theresa May to seek a snap General Election on Thursday 8th June, the Lanark Lanimer Committee is awaiting final confirmation of the date and, after consultation with the relevant agencies, will issue an update on the impact on plans for Lanimer Week 2017 in due course.

Fancy performing on Lanimer afternoon on the stage at Castlebank?

Come along and give your all with a ten minute set in the arena in Castlebank Park on Lanimer afternoon.

Last year we had around 3000 people enjoying the afternoon, so why not become a part of it!

Lanark has talent, and we would love to have you share your talent in the Lanark’s best afternoon party!

‘Funbox’ will be returning to Lanark during Lanimer Week 2017 with their brand new show “Highland Fling” at 11:00am on Friday the 9th June

Tickets are on sale now and are available from Fringes Hairdressers in the High Street or online at the following link

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/funbox-presents-highland-fling-tickets-33455141228?aff=es2