Castlemilk’s “Flowers on the Railings” annual event was held on Saturday. Now in its 19th year it was widely supported by the community including Ardenglen, Cassiltoun and Thenue Housing Associations.

The ceremony takes its names from the flowers sold on the day for £10 or £20 which are then tied to railings in Castlemilk Drive, one of the area’s main thoroughfares.

As in previous years it took place beside the “Lost Lives” Memorial Garden which was created to remember Castlemilk’s lost loved ones whether they died from natural causes or in tragic circumstance.

Immaculately kept, it is a place for reflection and remembrance in tranquil surroundings and is widely respected and valued by residents.

As in previous years, a Humanist celebrant led a brief service and an uplifting note of appropriate music was struck by popular choir “Soundsational”. At the end of the ceremony, ten white doves symbolising love were released before they all flew safely home to Hamilton.

One of the organisers Maureen Cope MBE said: “This was an important community occasion which reflects the importance Castlemilk places on remembering lost loved ones.

“While there is understandable sorrow, the focus is on remembrance and appreciation for lives that have been well lived including the lives of young people and babies who died far too soon.”