Lanark Lanimer Committee - 10 June 2025 - 062/2025
| Organisation name | Lanark Lanimer Committee |
|---|---|
| Procession date | 10th June 2025 |
| Procession area | Clydesdale area |
| Procession town | Lanark |
| Outward route | Third event of Lanark Lanimer celebrations, held annually riders accompany the Lord Cornet as he rides to check further town boundaries on horseback. The riders close the event by visiting New Lanark Village for refreshments. 15:30 to 16:05 hours All riders muster at the large overflow car park above New Lanark 16:10 hours Riders leave car park for Lanark Cross via Braxfield Road, Wellgatehead, Delves Road, Delves Park and Castlegate. Possible hazards: side street junctions, Hyndford Road, Castlegate. 16:30 hours Riders stop at Lanark Cross for 'Safe Out! Safe in!' then The Lord Cornet and Front Party lead all riders via High Street (North); right at top of High Street; into South Vennel; down and across Wellgatehead to Delves Road and on through Delves Park towards Mousemill Road via Castlegate; St Patrick's Road; Clydesholm Braes. KEY RIDEOUT TIMINGS 16:40 hours approx Rideout passes Sewage Works Road; across the A72 at Kirkfieldbank Braes (Police presence requested) then right into Mousemill Road. 1700 hours approx The ride turns left beyond entrance to Sunnyside to canter up The Ditches towards Nemphlar, then onto Welldale Lane and along Hall Road to crossroads; then crossing to Nemphlar Moor Road. Riders exit at Lee Castle East Lodge, via Rothiesbank and Lockhartbank; then turn right and immediately left for Kirkfieldbank on Mousemill Road, with a stop at Sorisdale to check March Stone and take refreshment stop. 17:45 hours Riders leave Sorisdale then turn left onto A72, Kirkfieldbank Brae (Police presence requested) right at Sewage Works Road; on to St Patrick's Road; into Castlegate; turning right into bottom access to Delves Park. Riders go up Delves Road and turn right at Wellgatehead; then right at the fork; to Braxfield Road; bearing left to Braxfield Nursery. They then go off road for about 40 minutes. Riders proceed to Lanark Racecourse (long shot car park) via fields adjacent to the Beeches and Hyndford Road, crossing Robiesland Road, via fields adjacent to Lanark Agricultural Centre, via access to Hyndford Quarry and Hyndford Road. Police presence is requested at above locations, exit to Hyndford Road and entry to car park for traffic control during movement of horses between locations. 18:10 hours approximately Arrival at Lanark Racecourse for Horse Chases. 18:15 hours approx Riders cross-country then cross main road in to the Racecourse at the longshot, arrival for chases. 18:40 hours Horse Chases begin at Racecourse. |
| Outward time | 3.30pm |
| Inward route | 19:40 hours All riders leave Country Park Car Park and head for New Lanark, turning left onto Hyndford Road and immediately right onto Robiesland Road; Robiesland Farm and the Lady Mary where the March Stone there is checked. The crossing from the car park A73 is the only main public road crossing for this last section of the rideout. (Police presence requested.) The riders move onto a cross country field/path route leading to New Lanark, entering at Caithness Row. 20:05 hours (approx) Arrival of Rideout in New Lanark Village via fields and paths. Welcome, presentations and refreshments. Riders dismount and horses have minders. All horses are corralled within Institute Boundary walls for the safety of the public 20:25 hours Presentation of Loving Cup to Lanimer Queen-elect, followed by presentation for winners at Chases. 20:40 hours Principals lead riders to New Lanark Car Park via Braxfield Row, Braxfield House, Hollow Park, Braxfield Road and New Lanark Road 21:00 hours Riders disperse at New Lanark Car Park where horse boxes await. |
| Inward time | 7.40pm |
| Accompanying bands | N/A |
| Estimated number in procession | 50+ Riders |
| Notification status | In Progress |
| Last objection date | 13th May 2025 |