Commonwealth Day Flag Raising Ceremony, and Act of Remembrance, County Buildings, Ayr - 14 March 2016

The Lord Lieutenant recently took part in a Flag Raising Ceremony and Act of Remembrance at County Buildings, Ayr. The event was organised and supported by South Ayrshire Council. The Lord Lieutenant was assisted in his duties by children from Invergarven School, Girvan.

Commonwealth Day is held on the second Monday in March each year. It is an opportunity for individuals, communities, and organisations to promote the shared Commonwealth values of peace, democracy and equality. This year fifty three countries came together to celebrate the event.