Why not take advantage of the lovely weather this afternoon for a stroll around this year’s fabulous Lanimer Court shop window displays.

Dresses of various Ladies of the Court are now on display in and around the High Street and surrounding roads. Our Official portraits of the Lanimer Principals and Gentlemen of the Court are also on display too.

Here is a suggested route to make sure you don’t miss any of the displays;

Starting at JAN’s HAIRDRESSERS in the Wellgate heading towards the High Street stopping at GOLD N’ SILVER, turn left towards the Castlegate for HELEN R’S. Cross over to JACKS THE IRONMONGERS, then around the back of the church to ALJ (2 dresses).

Then up the High Street on the left side, first stop RE-STORE, then CURTAIN AND BLINDS, BROOKS, SOLELY TEMPTED, the former CHEQUE CENTRE (Principals Portraits), FLOWER OF SCOTLAND then onto M&CO (2 dresses). Moving on up the High Street stopping at ST ANDREWS shop then up into St Leonard Street to BOUTIQUE BABY, MEZZA HAIR (Gentlemen of the Court Portraits) then back down to the High Street to OXFAM for this year’s Lanimer Queen Elect Niamh.

The Lanimer Court and Publicity Sub Committees would like to give a massive thank you to all the shops who have given up their own displays for the week to help showcase this glamorous, traditional aspect of our Celebrations!

Monday 5th June Equestrian Procession – Best Dressed Rider / Pony.

All prospective entrants for the Best Dressed Rider / Pony competition should muster within the Ross of Lanark yard by 19.30hrs to be judged.

Judging shall be carried our by Mr Robert Goldie, retired member of Strathclyde Police Mounted Branch and good friend of our Lanimer Celebrations.

With Lanimer Day no moved to FRIDAY 9th June – we have had a lot of messages asking what will be happening next Thursday… well here’s the programme of events for the day;

Starting off – we are pleased to have Funbox join us once again in Greyfriars Church at 11am with their new show 2017 “Highland Fling”. Tickets are available from Fringes Hairdressers or can be ordered online at;

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

Next we have our ‘Lanimer Children’s Treats’ for all the young people involved in the Lanimer Procession. Activities will include Bouncy Castle, Bouncy Slide & Merry Go Round. Admission is free and all rides will be free of charge from 12.30pm until 2.30pm.

No tickets are being provided this year for this event, so we request that children wear their Lanimer medals to take part.

Finally, from 2.15pm we have our annual Lanimer Lowland Games, organised this year by Healthy Valleys. Come along and join in some fun, sporty activities! This event is open to all.

All good for getting everybody in the mood for Lanimer Day the following day!

Calling all Lanark shops!!

Have you entered our decorated shop window competition??

This years theme, as chosen by Lord Cornet Elect Iain Hughes is “Rugby” – with his Colours of Royal Blue, Gold / Yellow.

Windows should be set up by the beginning of Lanimer Week, with judging taking place prior to Lanimer Day.

The winner will be announced at the Crowning Ceremony on Lanimer Day – FRIDAY 9th June and there will be prizes for First, Second and Third place shops.

Should you be interested in taking part, please contact lanimers.ls@gmail.com to ensure your entry will be judged through the week.

Good Luck!!

Lanimer Rosettes are now available from the usual places in the town and still only £3 – Fringes, RS McColl, Brooks and Helen R Beauty Room.

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.