Castlemilk remembrance ceremony honours councillor Malcolm Cunning and The Queen

Flowers on the Railings, the dignified annual event in Castlemilk, was held on Saturday with a special honouring of much-admired city councillor Malcolm Cunning and Queen Elizabeth, who both passed away this month.

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The tradition gives bereaved members of the community a chance to get together and remember those who have died in Castlemilk and beyond by transforming its main thoroughfare into a brilliant burst of colour and blooms.

The well-supported community event takes its name from the flowers which are sold for £10 on the day and tied to railings along Castlemilk Drive.

The tradition began as a way to honour young residents in Castlemilk that passed away but has since become a yearly space for anyone to honour a lost loved one under any circumstances.

This year’s poignant ceremony was held in the customary location beside the Lost Lives Memorial Garden, created to remember the area’s lost loved ones.

The respected garden provides the community with a tranquil and carefully maintained space for reflection and remembrance.

A humanist celebrant led a brief service and a popular choir, Soundsational, sang an uplifting song.

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Balloons with a message of love written on them were released, and two special notes for The Queen and councillor Cunning were included.

Tributes for The Queen and councillor Cunning were made by Castlemilk Community Council.

Maureen Cope MBE, one of the organisers, said: “This was a significant occasion which reflects the importance the Castlemilk community places on remembering lost loved ones.

“We were delighted with the support local people gave to the event as we remember those we have lost.”