Over 500 entries for Leadhills Gala Duck Race

HEAVY hailstone storms failed to blow this year’s Leadhills Gala Duck Race off course!
Leadhills Boat Race
21/4/13
Picture by Helen BarringtonLeadhills Boat Race
21/4/13
Picture by Helen Barrington
Leadhills Boat Race 21/4/13 Picture by Helen Barrington

All participants had a ‘quacking’ day at an event which saw 514 plastic ducks sold and then released for a 500m race down the Elvan Water.

“The duck race was very successful despite the weather,” said Leadhills Gala Day committee member Sue Roberts.

For more information on this story, pick up a copy of this week’s Carluke and Lanark Gazette which is in the shops now.