Glassford Gala Day marks 80 years as pride of the village

Glassford was awash with colourful costumes at the weekend as the village welcomed its 80th gala.

The parade was led through the village by Queen Emily Laird and her court which included: Retiring Queen Lauryn Urquhart, Lord Caleb Whyte, Lord Rory Anderson, Lord Andrew Hall, Lord Caiden Whyte, Maid Brooke Anderson, Maid Erin Hamilton, Maid Stephanie Watson, Maid Anya McCusker, Page Boy Lewis Foster, Flower Girl Harper Grove and Flower Girl Sarah Kapila.

All smiles as the crowds watch the parade (Hamilton Advertiser)

Former gala queens were also invited to attend the day and celebrate the special anniversary.

Gala chairwoman Lindsay Fallow said: “Thank you to everyone that came along.

“It was a great day and for a change the weather was on our side.”