Lanark & Carluke Advertiser
IHAVEGONE FROM HOBBLING TOHYROX
A Lanark woman who struggled to walk due to severe knee pain is celebrating her extraordinary weight loss. Annie Burnett, who has shed almost seven stone, says her journey began with a simple but determined goal – to become more mobile. “My knees...
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TRIBUTESTO TRAGICADAM AFTERMAN ISCHARGED
A person has been charged in connection with the death of a man in a Clydesdale village. Adam Lawson, 39, was discovered in the Hope Road area of Kirkmuirhill on Sunday, March 1. Police officers were called to the housing estate just after 3am. A...
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COUNCILTAX BILLSSETTO GOUP 6.5%
A council tax rise of 6.5 per cent was agreed for South Lanarkshire householders as five of the council’s political groups came together to agree a “historic” joint budget. The authority’s 2026-2027 finances include investing almost £40 million in...
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LANIMER SASHING HONOUR
Well-known Lanark artist and community volunteer Veronica Liddell has been named as this year’s sashing lady for Lanark’s Lanimer celebrations. She was this week invited to take up the honoured role for 2026 by Lanimer committee members, and the news...
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GAMECHANGER FORTHETOWN
Clydesdale’s MSP is calling for one of Scotland’s new pilot walk-in GP clinics to be opened in Lanark – saying it would be a “game-changer”for the town. Mairi McAllan has written to her Scottish Government colleague, health minister Neil Gray,...
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DANCING QUEEN
Much-loved Lanark dance teacher Celia Orr has been named as crowning lady for this year’s Lanark Lanimer celebrations. She will crown queen elect Ayda Prentice in the historic ceremony outside St Nicholas’ Church on Thursday, June 11, after her...
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GRAMMARFLATS WORKUNDERWAY
Work is underway to convert the long-vacant former Lanark Grammar annexe building into flats, with the homes in the converted B-listed building set to be completed by June. Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) is working in partnership with Wilson...
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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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