Lanark & Carluke Advertiser
THEROYAL SEALOF APPROVAL
Ayda Prentice is this year’s Lanimer Queen Elect and will be crowned at Lanark’s traditional celebrations on Thursday, June 11. St Mary’s Primary pupil Ayda was chosen this week along with the full Lanimer court for 2026 as selections took place at...
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HONOURED
His selection was announced this week by the Lanimer Committee – and he is now looking forward to his “once in a lifetime” principal role during Lanimer Week in June. The new Lord Cornet Elect told the Advertiser: “I’m very honoured to be selected and...
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DANCERSBOOST CANCER CHARITY
Carluke Young Farmers’ Highland dance troupe were among the stars of the show as a glittering charity lunch helped to raise a remarkable £70,000 for Maggie’s Lanarkshire cancer caring centre. They performed at the charity’s annual Christmas Noel lunch...
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BIGBOOSTFOR WISTONLODGE
Over £150,000 in renewable energy funding has secured the future of a muchloved outdoor learning and education centre in Clydesdale. The fresh injection of funding will help Wiston Lodge maintain essential infrastructure, retain skilled staff and...
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WRAPPED UP
Hundreds of disadvantaged children across South Lanarkshire will wake up to a bundle of gifts under their Christmas tree – thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our readers. Once again the Lanark and Carluke Advertiser’s festive toy appeal ended on...
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FLEEING FRAUDSTER DRAGGEDCOP ALONGROAD
A police officer was dragged along the road at high speed as he clung to a fleeing fraudster’s Range Rover in Lanark. Notorious conman Gerry Meechan kept punching the PC’s arm to try to get him off the vehicle. Justice caught up with serial offender...
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WALKTHISWAY
A vital new active travel path connecting rural Clydesdale communities has officially opened, offering residents and visitors a safe and sustainable route to work, school, shops and services. The six-mile (9.5km) path links the National Cycle Network...
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