The Kirkin’ of the Council ceremony took place at Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral in Motherwell on Sunday 21 September.

Chaidh a’ chiad Mhòd Ionadail ann an Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath a chumail Disathairne 20 Sultain ann an Àrd-sgoil Greenfaulds ann an Comar nan Allt. Thug seo cothrom do dh’òigridh agus do theaghlaichean tighinn còmhla gus cànan, ceòl agus cultar na Gàidhlig a chomharrachadh.

North Lanarkshire hosted its first ever local Mòd on Saturday 20 September at Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld, giving young people and families the chance to come together and celebrate Gaelic language, music, and culture.

Pupils and staff at St Brendan’s Primary School in Motherwell have come together to lead a large-scale litter picking project, as part of their ECO Scotland campaign.

Andrew McPherson will retire in May 2026 after a long and distinguished career in public service.