The Royal Burgh of Lanark Crest
Lanark Lanimers - One of Scotland's Oldest Traditions Lanimer Queen 2008 - Sarah Smith Lord Cornet 2008 - John Dickman



LANARK LANIMER DAY
An ancient celebration held within the Royal Burgh of Lanark on the Thursday between the Sixth and Twelfth days of June annually since the year 1140.
 

Lord Cornet 1983


Alexander Gibson

The Lord Cornet's
Right-Hand Man

Nicol W. Aitken
 
The Lord Cornet's
Left-Hand Man


Stephen F. Telfer
 

ALEXANDER GIBSON, "Mosskever", 6 Nemphlat Hill, Lanark, is this year's Lord Comet. Lex, as he is known, is General Sales Manager with Motherwell Bridge Plant Sales. He is an active member of The Lanimer Committee and is at present Convener of the Lanimer Queen's Reception. He is a member of the Civic Trust and is a founder member of the Corehouse Nature Reserve. He and his wife Byrnece have 3 children, Susan, Lesley and Duncan.