The Great Lanimer 2017 Balloon Race takes place on Saturday 15th April at 2.00pm in Castlebank Park, Lanark, with the balloons being released at 4.00pm.
To participate in the race, tickets priced £2.00 can be purchased from members of the Lanark Lanimer Committee.
The first prize for the balloon that travels the furthest and has its ticket returned before Lanimer Week will be £50.
All funds raised will go towards supporting the Lanimer Celebrations.