Lanark Community Development Trust

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

📚✨ Lanark Storytelling Festival 2026 ✨📚
Join us and other locals from 19th to 25th October for a week of stories, history, local legends and unforgettable performances across some of Lanark's most iconic venues.
From tales of the town's past and spooky stories, local history and inspiring author events, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a lifelong lover of stories and local lore or simply looking for a unique day or evening out, we'd love to welcome you.
🎭 Local venues
📖 Live storytelling
🏰 Celebrating the stories, places and people of Lanark

🎟️ Tickets and event information: https://buytickets.at/lanarkcommunitydevelopmenttrustlcdt/2385247
You can also find out more on our website: https://lanarktrust.co.uk/all-events/

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

We're delighted to be taking part in this year's Wellbeing day organised by CCI at Langloch Farm, why not pop down to Castlebank Park, Lanark and take part?

Autumn is a perfect time to focus attention on our wellbeing. Join us, Clydesdale Community Initiatives, along with Healthy Valleys 2026 and Lanark Community Development Trust on Thursday 24th September for a day of FREE activities designed to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

The event is on between 10.30am and 2pm at two local venues: our site, CCI at Langloch Farm Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9TA and Castlebank Horticulture Centre, St Patrick's Road, Lanark, ML11 9EG.

See below for the choice of activities at each venue! Come to as many as you like. There is no need to book. Just remember to dress appropriately for outdoor activities.

In addition, Healthy Valley’s Gear Up team will be on hand offering bike test rides and bike maintenance tips, and there will also be information available on Pranic Healing, Clydesdale Women’s Shed, NHS Health Improvement and more!

For more information, contact [email protected], [email protected] or Sophea at [email protected]

06/08/2026

‼️ Only a few weeks left to get a room booking at reduced price.
If you need a room to hire in august for meetings, presentations, game nights and more, you can hire the Castlebank classroom at reduced rates this month! https://lanarktrust.co.uk/room-hire/

08/07/2026

❗️PLEASE SEE BELOW A PROJECT UPDATE STATEMENT ON THE RECENT FEASIBILITY STUDY TO REDEVELOP THE OLD LIDL SITE❗️

Castlegate Development on vacant Lidl site unable to progress at this time:

With support from SLC and Lanarkshire Community Led Local Development (CLLD), Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Clydesdale Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB) have completed a feasibility study and business planning exercise on the redevelopment of the old LidL site in the Castlegate as a new CAB office, Performing Arts Centre, retail unit and flexible office spaces.

The study was undertaken by Community Enterprise and involved community consultations, stakeholder meetings and a thorough analysis of the financial viability of each element of the proposed development. The consultations were exceptionally positive with the wider community expressing significant support and potential users groups expressing a strong interest in using the site. The business planning exercise was able to show that the facility could be sustainable without a requirement for ongoing funding.

Despite this, the study concluded that the current funding environment means that it would not be currently feasible to raise the capital required to purchase and develop the site. Clydesdale CAB and CCI are therefore accepting that it is not possible to proceed with this proposal for the foreseeable future.

We and the funder would be happy to share all aspects of the study with local parties with an interest in pursuing any complementary projects within the town.

30/06/2026

‼️Consultation alert:
The River Clyde corridor spans 130km from source to sea, seven council areas, including ours, and is home to over 100,000 residents. Complete the consultation for the Clyde Mission Strategic Masterplan at: glasgowcityregion.co.uk/masterplan

30/06/2026

Lots happening at the park this weekend be sure to pop by and check it out 👇

🌿🦖 Join us for a wild weekend at Castlebank! 🦖🌿
Come along to our Horticulture Centre Open Weekend on 4th & 5th July (10am–5pm) for a fun-filled day out for all ages 💚
🌱 Plants & home baking
🦕 5th July only - Create your own Dinosaur Garden (1pm - 5pm) (proceeds go to cancer research and Castlebank)
📸 Snap a photo with our Jurassic park style toilet & Paddington Bear
🐝 Bee talks from our beekeeper (TBA)
and of course, Discover Lanark will be here with Fergus and the baby dinos every weekend until the 9th of August!
Every visit helps support the park and community 💛
📍 Castlebank Horticulture Centre, Lanark
Bring the family, bring your friends – and don’t forget your camera! 📷✨
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24/06/2026

🎉 SUMMER SALE — Book 'The Classroom' this July & August at reduced rates!

📍 Set in the beautiful grounds of Castlebank Horticultural Centre, Lanark, perfect for anyone needing a base for picnics and parties in the park especially during Jurassic Lanark.🦖

✅ Wi-Fi | Large interactive screen | Free parking | Tea & coffee

👥 Capacity up to 30 people — perfect for meetings, workshops, parties & more

💷 July and August bookings from just £10/hour | £36 half day | £64 full day

Book now 👉 lanarktrust.co.uk/room-hire

29/05/2026

Help us fill in the gaps! 🏰
We’re working to restore the Castlebank House Outbuildings—and we need your help to piece together their story.
Do you have any old photographs of the buildings? We’re especially interested in images from when they were last in use (around the early 1950s through to the 1970s).
Every photo, no matter how small, could make a big difference in helping us preserve this important part of our heritage.
📩 Have something to share?
Please send us a message or email your photos to [email protected]
Let’s work together to rediscover and celebrate Castlebank’s past 💚