Among those in attendance was Provost Bert Thomson and Vice Lord Lieutenant for Lanarkshire, Gavin Whitefield.

Provost Thomson said: “I was honoured as the Provost to take part in the service at Bothwell Road Park remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

“They lost their lives fighting to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

“Remembering their sacrifices not only honours them 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 annual Armistice Day Service will take place this Wednesday at 11am at the Victoria Cross Memorial in Hamilton.

Wreaths will be laid in commemoration and a two-minute silence observed.