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Lanimer Week In Outline
SUNDAY 8 JUNE
| 11.40am | Procession leaves Memorial Hall for The Cross via High Street. |
| 12 noon | Kirkin' of the Lord Cornet-Elect, John Dickman. Service in St Nicholas Parish Church. |
| Bob Barrie Memorial Trophy: Invitation Fours: Lanark Waterloo Bowling Club. |
MONDAY 9 JUNE
| 6.00pm | Perambulation of the Marches depart via Sheriff Court Building, Hope Street. |
| 7.15pm | Display of Dancing at Lanark Cross, by Celia Orr School of Dancing (weather permitting). |
| 7.50pm | Lanimer Silver Club Draw by Mrs May Dickman. |
| 8.00pm (approx) |
Equestrian Procession and Perambulation group leave from top of St Leonard Street. |
| 8.15pm | Shifting of the Standard of the Royal Burgh of Lanark ceremony at Lanark Cross, |
| Followed by Sashing of the Lord Cornet by Mrs Mary Margaret Meldrum. | |
| Pinning of the Cornets' Club Badge on the Lord Cornet by Mrs Margaret Strachan. | |
| Award of Jimmy Hamilton Memorial Shield to best turned out young rider. | |
| 8.45pm (approx) |
Children's Races at Castlebank Park. |
| 9.30pm | Lord Cornet's Reception in the Memorial Hall. |
TUESDAY 10 JUNE
| 7.00pm for 7.15pm |
Lanimer Ball at Lanark Agricultural Centre, Muirglen. |
WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE
| 5.45pm | Lord Cornet, ex-Lord Cornets and local riders muster at Delves Park. |
| 5.55pm | Lord Cornet and supporters proceed via
Castlegate to The Cross. Send-off by Chairman of Lanark Lanimer Committee. |
| 6.00pm | Lord Cornet's Official Ride-out leaves via High Street (North Side), Bannatyne Street, Ladyacre Road, and Whitelees Road to Racecourse. |
| 6.40pm (approx) |
Traditional Lanimer Races at Racecourse ('Back Straight' towards Barracks end). |
| 7.20pm | Riders depart Country Park car park for Clear Burn March Stone, via Robiesland, to New Lanark. |
| 8.00pm | Riders arrive at New Lanark. Welcome
from New Lanark Community Council and offer of good wishes to
President of Lord Cornets' Club. Presentation of the New Lanark 'Loving Cup' to Lanimer Queen-Elect, Sarah Smith. Presentation of prizes for horse races at Racecourse. |
| 8.30pm | Ride out returns via Braxfield Lodge, Braxfield, Hollow Park to Delves Park. |
THURSDAY 12 JUNE
| 9.00am | Assembly and judging of Lanimer entries: top of St Leonard Street and adjacent streets. |
| 9.30am | Massed bands and Cornets' Procession leaves from Bloomgate, via High Street, to St Leonard Street. |
| 9.40am | "Safe Oot, Safe In" Toast by Provost of South Lanarkshire Council, at Memorial Hall. |
| Lord Cornets' Procession moves forward to St Leonard Street and into Highburgh Avenue. | |
| Spectators are asked to keep access to Highburgh Avenue and Stanmore Avenue clear for exit. | |
| 10.00am | Lord Cornet John Dickman leads Morning Procession from St Leonard Street at Highburgh Avenue. |
| 11.30am (approx) |
Crowning of Sarah Smith, Lanimer Queen for 2008. |
| 12 noon (approx) | Castlebank Park events begin for all the family. |
| 1.40pm (approx) | Lord Cornet's Foot Procession leaves from Charing Cross with massed bands. |
| 2.15pm | Lord Cornet's Equestrian Lanimer Ride Out leaves from Delves Park. |
| 5.15pm | Tattoo Spectacular at Lanark Cross. |
| 5.15pm | Massed Pipe Bands and Riders leave for The Cross via Ladyacre Road to High Street (South). |
| 5.30pm | Lord Cornet's Declaration at Lanark Cross. |
| 7.30pm | Lanimer Queen's Reception in the Memorial Hall. |
FRIDAY 13 JUNE
| 7.30pm | Lanimer Queen's Reception in the Memorial Hall. |
SUNDAY 15 JUNE
| The Lanimer Quaich: Invitation Mixed Pairs at Lanark Thistle Bowling Club, Castlehill. | |
| The Lanimer Trophy: Open Mixed Foursomes Golf Tournament, Lanark Golf Course. | |
| Lanimers 2008 |