Lesmahagow Highland Games 23rd June 2018
Rab and Andy Irving, Highland Chieftains, with David Abercrombie, Chairman of the Organising Committee, leading the procession in Abbeygreen by the Fountain. Photograph by Rozsa Halls
The weather on the 23rd June was brilliant - sunny and warm which made for a great day. The standard of entries in the Parade was very high with some very funny and innovative ideas. Congratulations to the organising committee, Highland Chieftains Andy and Rab Irving, Tartan Queen Jennifer, her court (Millie, Ellis, Johnny and Liam) and all the participants for a splendid Parade and Crowning.
These photographs are of the Chieftain's Parade in Turfholm, Abbeygreen and the Coronation on Glebe playing fields.
The Procession in Turfholm
Rab and Andy Irving, Highland Chieftains, with David Abercrombie, Chairman of the Organising Committee, in Turfholm at the head of the procession.
Coalburn IOR Pipe Band
Drummers in Coalburn IOR Pipe Band
Scott Fairbairn's American convertible carrying the Tartan Queen and Princesses, escorted by the scouts.
More of the scouts
Lesmahagow Community Football Club.
Lesmahagow Community Football Club 2.
Lesmahagow Community Football Club 3.
Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots 2
Milton Primary School float
Milton Primary School 2
Gow Am-Dram Pirates
Woodpark Greatest Show.
Woodpark Greatest Show 2.
Egyptians. These ladies have brought this pyramid all the way from Egypt to the Gow.(Brilliant float by the people in Broompark Drive)
More friendly Egyptians
The Sphynx and lots of smiling Egytians.
Tut's Taxi. Great logo on the side. and a great chariot behind.
Priory Lane does Disney 1
Priory Lane does Disney 2.
Donald J. Trump and Kim Jong Un visit the Gow to assess the suitability of Birkwood for an International Golf Course. They are accompanied by their security personnel.
Donald J. Trump and Kim Jong Un with their security personnel visit the Gow to assess the suitability of Birkwood for an International Golf Course. You just cannot get Donald J. Trump to behave.
The brilliant Janice Findlay feeling she is "too auld" and big Rab.
The Procession entering Abbeygreen
The procession crosses Turholm Bridge into Abbeygreen.
Young scouts.
Woodpark's Greatest Show with the ringmaster and the bearded lady.
More circus people from Woodpark Primary
Colourful circus people.
Egyptian young ladies and Tut's Taxi.
East Kilbride Pipe Band
Priory Lane does Disney
Dodge Ram - Donald J Trump's personal transport
Auld Janice Findlay
The Coronation on Glebe Park
The procession to the Coronation
Tartan Queen Jennifer with Rab and Andy Irving, Highland Chieftains
Highland Chieftain Andy Irving leads Tartan Queen Jennifer to the steps for the Coronation
Formal photo after the Coronation