Sad News – Ex Lord Cornet Millar T Stoddart

It is with great sadness that The Lord Cornets’ Club have to announce that Ex Lord Cornet Millar T Stoddart, Lord Cornet in 1979, passed away last night.

Once funeral arrangements are known, the relevant details will be provided.

Our thoughts are with Moira, Graeme, Gillian, Fiona and their families at this sad time.


Lanark Lanimer Committee AGM 2025

The Annual General Meeting of the Lanark Lanimer Committee took place earlier this evening in the Harry Smith Complex, Lanark.

The following Office Bearer, Sub Committee Convener, and Non-Executive appointments were made.

Office Bearers

  • Chairman
    • Ex Lord Cornet Gordon Gray
  • Vice Chairman
    • Fiona Cross
  • Treasurer
    • Paul Brien
  • Hon Secretaries
    • Ex Lord Cornet Kenny Lean
    • Molly Cumming

Sub Committee Conveners

  • Bands & Tattoo
    • Debbie Hughes
  • Procession
    • Judy Anderson
  • Marches
    • Amy McGregor
  • Court
    • Alan Boyd
  • Reception
    • Vikki Craig
  • Publicity & Brochure
    • Nikki Strachan
  • Castlebank
    • Louise Mackay (TBC at November Meeting)
  • Fundraising
    • Susan Fotheringham
  • Silver Club
    • Fiona Cross

Non-Executive

  • Court Wardrobe Mistress
    • Anne Gray
  • Court Choreographer
    • Laura Alexander
  • Trophies Manager
    • Julie Cox
  • Child Protection Officer
    • Vicki Gault

Emeritus Member on Crowning Lady Selection Committee

  • Karen Craig

Executive Recommendation for Emeritus Member

  • Molly Cumming

We wish them all well in their roles as we look forward to the planning of our 2026 Lanimer Celebrations.


Save The Date – Lanimer Illuminated Parade 2025

Lanimer Illuminated Parade, Friday 28 November 2025

Starts at 6:30pm from Ladyacre Road

Join us for a magical evening as the Lanimer Illuminated Parade lights up Lanark!

Local community groups and Lanimer entrants will come together to support Late Night Lanark, bringing warmth, joy, and sparkle to a chilly November night.

Expect dazzling displays, festive cheer, and a wonderful celebration of our town spirit.

Come out and support local shops, parade participants, and community groups.

Want to take part? New groups are welcome! To get involved, email: lanimerprocessionteam@gmail.com

Save the date and spread the word… Lanark will be glowing!


Lanimer Week 2025 – Equestrian Registration

The Lord Cornets’ Club have announced that registration for all Equestrian Events of Lanimer Week 2025 is now OPEN!

Registration is mandatory and early sign up would be appreciated.

More detailed information regarding times, parking, hospitality, etc will follow upon receipt of your confirmed details.

The link to access the Registration is as follows:

https://forms.gle/RBaZKPZH9tLCET6cA


Lanimer Community Workshop Official Opening

Tomorrow afternoon at 1.30pm, Lanimer Queen Lacey Steele and Lanimer Queen Elect Maisey Talbot will officially open the Lanimer Community Workshop at Lanark Moor Country Park.

This fabulous building has been constructed by South Lanarkshire Council and has now been leased to the Lanimer Committee to be a new hub for all our Lanimer activity.

The building will also be a new home for a number of our Lanimer entrants to construct their fabulous Lanimer Lorries, as well as a space for other groups to work on community projects.

If you would like to see the new building, please pop along tomorrow for our opening ceremony and have a tour round.


Lanimer Brochure 2025 Adverts

A final call for any local businesses who might be interested in advertising in our 2025 Lanimer Brochure!

Options are available for full, half, and quarter page adverts.

Drop us an email on lanimerpublicityandbrochure@gmail.com or contact us via our Facebook page for further details.


Lanimer Court Photographs 2025

Today saw the start of some of the official behind the scenes work that the Lanimer Committee does.

Our annual Lanimer Court photo session took place today. It was great to see our full 2025 Lanimer Court and all our Principals together in their outfits and looking fantastic.

It definitely makes Lanimers feel very real and very close (10 weeks!)

Well done to all our court members for their patience and understanding as we flung instructions at them.

Thanks again to Mark from Archibald Photography for his usual professionalism and banter!!

The Publicity & Brochure and Court Teams are now off for a well deserved lie down!


Calling All ABBA Fans

The Lanimer Committee are delighted to be supporting our friends at Lanark Agricultural Centre with their upcoming “Planet Abba” tribute night on Saturday 19th April.

The Lanimer Committee will be fundraising at this event with a fabulous raffle where you can be guaranteed the ‘Winner Takes it All!’

So if you fancy being a ‘Dancing Queen’, enjoying a delicious 3 course meal and a fabulous evening’s entertainment, please be a ‘Super Trouper’.


Lanimer Queen’s Gift 2025

Lanimer Queen Elect Maisey Talbot visited McKellars Jewellers last week to collect her gift from the Lanimer Committee of a beautiful 9ct White Gold and Diamond pendant.

The Lanark Lanimer Committee would like to thank Ken Scott and the staff at McKellars for their kind generosity once again, and for their continued support of our Lanimer Celebrations.