Jurassic Lanark hailed a roaring success as popular summer dinosaur trail comes to an end

A preferred Lanarkshire dinosaur path has been hailed a roaring success after 1000's flocked to see the enormous beasts over the summer season.

Jurassic Lanark has come to an finish for this yr after working for seven weeks within the city.

Many locals have commented on their dino-mite expertise as organisers Uncover Lanark say they're delighted with numerous constructive suggestions.

The path invited households to search out the traditional creatures as soon as once more as locals and guests alike had been assured a detailed encounter of a really scary type.

Individuals throughout the nation and past attended the free occasion, and over 7000 path maps had been handed out to guests younger and previous.

It ran from June 24 to final weekend, August 14, and showcased a wide range of dinosaurs together with a spectacular Spinosaurus, a vicious Allosaurus grappling with two fierce Raptors, and a beady-eyed Pterosaur defending its hatching eggs.

Children cherished participating within the dinosaur path (Picture: Uncover Lanark)

A suggestions survey instructed that 94 per cent of respondents rated Jurassic Lanark "excellent", with suggestions on social media proving equally constructive.

One customer stated: “We've had probably the most Dino-tastic summer season. Thanks once more for all of the great experiences in Lanark over the summer season.”

And one other added: “My wee grandson cherished it…thanks a lot. Our wee one is away residence telling everybody that Lanark is good.”

A 3rd remarked: “Had nice enjoyable day. It was superior. Hope you do it subsequent yr.”

“Did this yesterday with the children and it was fab", instructed a fourth completely happy customer.

"The city centre outlets have actually gone all out adorning their outlets with dinosaurs. Anybody with eager dinosaur followers, this can be a should do. Did I additionally point out its FREE to do.

"Thanks Uncover Lanark for placing on an awesome occasion.”

This yr marked the second consecutive yr for Jurassic Lanark after returning by standard demand from the 2021 occasion's success.

It obtained beneficiant sponsorship from Border Biscuits which enabled the inclusion of latest points of interest together with further animatronic dinosaurs and weekend appearances by child puppet dinosaurs, Titch and Nibbles, and crowd favorite Fergus, the pleasant T-Rex.

A prize draw for a Bumper Border Biscuits Bundle additionally drew a formidable complete of 1800 entrants.

Graeme McLeish, chairman of Uncover Lanark instructed Lanarkshire Reside : “It’s been an awesome enjoyable seven weeks, we’re planning to make Lanark THE dinosaur vacation spot for 2023.”

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