Wreaths were laid in commemoration and a two-minute silence observed, following the Last Post. The service was moved from its normal location at the Victoria Cross Memorial in the town centre, to Low Parks Museum, because of the heavy rain.

Depute Provost Bert Thomson and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Dr Morrison Young, joined Rev Ross Blackman of Hamilton Old Parish Church, Rev Joanne Hood from St John’s Parish Church and military veterans.

Pupils from Hamilton College, council officials and members of the public also attended the service.

Depute Provost Thomson said: “It was fitting that we moved the service to Low Parks Museum, given it hosts a wonderful collection dedicated to The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

“I would like to thank everyone who attended, in particular of course, the veterans who once again ensured the service was a poignant and reflective one for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

A number of events also took place across South Lanarkshire on Remembrance Sunday, including at the Cenotaph in Bothwell Park.

Among those in attendance there was Provost Margaret Cooper and Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Lady Susan Haughey.

Provost Cooper said: “Remembering the sacrifices made not only honours those who gave their lives but reminds us that we all have a part to play to ensure that their deaths were not in vain.

“We remember them and we never forget.”

The Victoria Cross memorial commemorates the residents of Hamilton who were awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War and the Second World War.