Thankfully the rain stopped for long enough for the wreaths and floral tributes to be laid at the cairn opposite the farm at Covington Mains.  It was still very windy but quite a large gathering has ventured out and braved the elements on the worst day for 7 weeks.  Howff Past president & treasurer David Baird delivered the oration in his capacity as Senior Vice President of the World Federation before the assemble retired to a reception in Symington, where we were entertained ny the Lanarkshire Burns Association and some of their very talented youths.  I was a plesent surprise to see representation from the Dufries Ladies No.1 there also.