Telling the story of Lanark, through a curated collection of articles and media.
The Lanark Story is a collaborative project involving Lanark and District Archaelogical Society and the Friends of Lanark Museum.
Lanark in the Past
Lanark StoryThis is a photograph taken of the ruined north aisle of St Kentigern’s Lanark. It was blown down in the 1960’s by a storm and immediately rebuilt. Some pillars show…
The Het Pint
Lanark StoryOne of Lanark’s great traditions is the Het Pint which is celebrated on New Year’s Day at the Tolbooth in Lanark. It has not always been at the Tolbooth as…
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The Poles in Clydesdale During World War II – a story of courage
articleSince I came to live in Clydesdale, I have been conscious of the important contribution that the Polish Army made in World War II and I feel that this has…
Be sure and secure a copy of “The Cartland Quotations Book”
articleIn an article on 08 July, 1916, the Carluke and Lanark Gazette urged all its readers to “Be sure and secure a copy of “The Cartland Quotation Book“. Few people…
Lanark Aviation Meeting
documentThe Lanark Airshow was the first airshow in Scotland and it was particularly special in that it was also the second British International Airshow. It attracted competitors from all over…
Proclamation of King George V
postcardA view of the proclamation of King George V at Lanark Cross in 1910. All the local dignitaries were there. The Provost of Lanark Town Council read out the proclamation.…
“Julian” on the Moor
postcardThe visit of Julian to Lanark included a visit to the area near Lanark Golf Course. This was not a particularly successful visit as the tank broke down and had…