Our next school group for the 2026 Lanimer Court is … New Lanark Primary School.
Pictured left to right; Jamie-Leigh Cooper (Lady in Waiting), Rose-Lynda Hill (Lady in Waiting), Eve Sherry (Lady in Waiting), Caoimhin Tominey (Herald).
(Photograph courtesy of John Prior).
Next up in our school groups for the 2026 Lanimer Court … Lanark Primary School.
Standing, left to right: Olly Paterson (Outrider), Eva‑Louise Smith (Lady in Waiting), Ben Darroch (Outrider), Iona Logan (Lady in Waiting), and Robbie Paterson (Outrider).
Kneeling: Rory Kyle (Sword Bearer).
(Photograph courtesy of John Prior)
It’s our pleasure to introduce the first of our school groups for the 2026 Lanimer Court … Lanark Grammar School.
Pictured left to right; Lucy Jack (Lady in Waiting), Jayden Girvan (First Lord), Daryl Faulds (Champion), Stuart Burton (Second Lord), Lucy McKay (Lady in Waiting).
(Photograph courtesy of John Prior)
The Lanimer Committee are pleased to announce the selection of the Lanimer Court 2026!
St Mary’s Primary School
Lanimer Queen Elect – Ayda Prentice
Chief Maid – Sofia Diplacito
Chief Maid – Kayla Cunningham
Lady in Waiting – Jovianna Abeykoon
Lady in Waiting – Jessica Hoey
Crown Bearer – Amon Soares
Page – Bodie Boyle
Page – Henry Lawrence
Lanark Grammar School
Champion – Daryl Faulds
1st Lord – Jayden Girvan
2nd Lord – Stuart Burton
Lady in Waiting – Lucy Jack
Lady in Waiting – Lucy McKay
Lanark Primary School
Lady in Waiting – Iona Logan
Lady in Waiting – Eva-Louise Smith
Outrider – Robbie Paterson
Outrider – Olly Paterson
Outrider – Ben Darroch
Sword Bearer – Rory Kyle
*Robert Owen Memorial Primary School
Lady in Waiting – Brookelyn Ramp
Lady in Waiting – Annie Rose Baillie
Outrider – Euan Brown
Yeoman – William Fisher
Yeoman – Ethan Percy
Sceptre Bearer – Finlay Coubrough
Proclamation Bearer – Frankie Latham
Kirkfieldbank Primary School
Lady in Waiting – Kassie Reid
Boy – Brody Tooth
New Lanark Primary School
Lady in Waiting – Eve Sherry
Lady in Waiting – Jamie-Leigh Cooper
Lady in Waiting – Rose Lynda Hill
Herald – Caoimhin Tominey
Stanmore House School
Flower Bearer – Eloise Kelly
*Robert Owen Memorial Primary School
Due to the current closure of Robert Owen, their representatives were drawn privately in front of witnesses. The school were then informed and all parents and guardians contacted. All have accepted.
Due to a shortfall of boys at other schools, we have one outstanding position which will be filled from Robert Owen in the coming days when the school fully reopens to senior pupils.
We are thrilled to announce that the Flower Bearer for 2026 is Eloise Kelly from Stanmore House School.
Eloise is described as a mischievous girl who loves a laugh and playing pranks on people.
She also loves Disney, soft toys and cuddles.
The Lanimer Committee are delighted to announce that our Queen’s Champion for 2026 is Daryl Faulds from Lanark Grammar School.
Daryl was 2nd Lord last year and likes playing football with Kirkfield Sky Blues.
His favourite school subject is P.E, and he’s looking forward to the year ahead!
The Lanimer Committee are delighted to announce that our Lanimer Queen Elect for 2026 from St Mary’s Primary School is Ayda Prentice.
Ayda loves to horse ride, she is part of Lanark Pipe band, playing the tenor drum. Ayda, enjoys spending time with her friends. She is delighted to be selected to be Lanimer Queen and is looking forward to having a fantastic year.
The Lord Cornets’ Club and the Lanark Lanimer Committee are delighted to announce that Karl Stewart has been selected as the Lord Cornet Elect for 2026.
Karl is picture with wife Helen following his selection.
More details to follow …
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.
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
Sub Committee Conveners
Non-Executive
Emeritus Member on Crowning Lady Selection Committee
Executive Recommendation for Emeritus Member
We wish them all well in their roles as we look forward to the planning of our 2026 Lanimer Celebrations.