Lanimer Chairman Thanks Community After Successful Royal Burgh Celebrations
Lanimer Chairman Thanks Community After Royal Burgh Celebrations

Thousands of residents and visitors cheered as Lanark celebrated Lanimer Day 2026. Lanimer Queen Ayda Prentice took centre stage last Thursday at one of the year's most highly anticipated events in the whole of Lanarkshire.

Following the colourful Lanimer Queen's State Procession in the morning, the crowds enjoyed the Crowning of the Lanimer Queen, followed by events in Castlebank Park for all the family, the Lord Cornet's Procession and the Lord Cornet's Equestrian Lanimer Rideout.

Gordon R Gary, chairman of the Lanimer committee, said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lanark community for all the fabulous bunting and house decorations. This truly makes our Royal Burgh shine bright in our week of celebrations. Your support of our festivities is sincerely appreciated."

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There were also a number of awards handed out to the community during Lanimers.

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Motorised Large Pageant

  • 1. Lost in Wonderland – The Broons
  • 2. A Royal Rhapsody – The Burgh Belles
  • 3. Aloha Space Family – The Kilninie Club

Motorised Small Pageant

  • 1. Hide & Greek – Friends of Pebble Patch

Non-Motorised Large Pageant

  • 1. ROMP's Tartan Army – Robert Owen Memorial Primary School
  • 2. LPS – Launch Pad to the Stars – Lanark Primary School & ELC

Non-Motorised Small Pageant

  • 1. Completely Quackers – New Order

Costume Pageant Large

  • 1. Stanmore Stole the Moon – Stanmore School, Residential and Lifeskills Services

Costume Pageant Small

  • 1. We Love to Party – New Lanark and Kirkfieldbank Primary Schools

Humorous

  • 1. Bowrie Super Mario Kart – The Bowrie Gang

Newcomer

  • 1. Save the Sea – The McNabs
  • 2. Beechgrove in Bloom – Beechgrove – Care Concern Group

Wallace Shield Overall Open Class

  • Winner – Lost in Wonderland – The Broons

Vancouver Shield Overall Schools Class

  • Winner – ROMP's Tartan Army – Robert Owen Memorial Primary School

Silver Bell Trophy Most Outstanding in Procession

  • Winner – Lost in Wonderland – The Broons

Best Decorated House

  • 1. Lucy Jack – Lady in Waiting
  • 2. Jayden Girvan – First Lord
  • 3. Kassie Reid – Lady in Waiting

Best Decorated Street

  • 1. Silverbell Way
  • Highly Commended – Beechwood Gate

Best Decorated Shop / Business

  • 1. Harry Smith Complex
  • 2. Beechgrove Care Home
  • 3. Smyllum Community Hub