Lanark

Lanark (Scottish Gaelic: Lannraig, Scots: Lanrik) is a small town in the central belt of Scotland. Its population of 8,253 makes it the 100th largest settlement in Scotland. The origin of the name is British (Cumbric Lanerc, Welsh Llanerch) meaning "clear space, glade"[1].
Lanark was the county town of the former county of Lanarkshire. It has a long history, old traditions, and some fine parks and buildings. Lanark railway station and coach station has frequent services to Glasgow. There is little industry in Lanark and some residents commute to work in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Its shops serve the local agricultural community and surrounding villages. There is a large modern livestock auction market on the outskirts of the town.

Each year in June Lanark hosts it's own local fair, "Lanimer Day" this is a day of much merriment and festivities, and a day that all the people of this fine old town come together and celebrate all that's good about Lanark. Children love it, Adults love it, and all the many visitors love it.