27-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Strathaven is set for a packed week of gala events
The popular Gala Duck Race will be on Monday, June 9.
The countdown is on to Strathaven Gala, with a packed week of events building up to the big day on Saturday, June 14.
This year's gala programme is now on sale with full details of everything happening, leading up to the crowning of 2025 Gala Queen Cara McClean, accompanied by her Champion Zack Dale.
Programmes are now available from Craigs Newsagent, Scotmid, Strathaven Tea Room, Barrie Shelter, Strathaven Library, The Heron and The Old Smiddy.
Ducks for the Gala Duck race (Monday, June 9) are also now available from Craigs Newsagents – you can also sponsor a duck before the race at the bandstand in the George Allan Park, full details in the programme.
On Sunday, June 8, over 50 teams will be making a splash to start Gala Week by taking part in the raft race at Craig Bridge – the first race gets under way at 12.30pm. If you'd like to get involved, email strathavengala@
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