The Labyrinth at Castlebank Park

Lanark Community Development Trust had been considering for quite some time how to make the old sundial lawn at Castlebank Park more interesting and attractive to visitors. When HRH Prince Charles visited in June 2019, he suggested creating a maze there and following his visit he sent us a generous donation. We discussed the logistics of maintaining a maze with our volunteers and came to the decision that we didn’t have the manpower for the upkeep of a maze so the idea of creating a labyrinth was born. Labyrinths – A History Labyrinths have been around for a very long time, perhaps as long as 7000 years! The Castlebank Labyrinth is a classical 7-circuit Labyrinth from ancient Greece. Each circuit has deep symbolic meaning, varying from culture to culture around the world. The Castlebank Labyrinth is a classical 7-circuit Labyrinth from ancient Greece.Unlike a maze, you cannot get lost in a labyrinth as there is only one path leading to the centre. This lets you focus on contemplation rather than navigation. How to use the Labyrinth  Walk on the grass as you follow the path towards the centre and out again. As you walk the one path to the centre, contemplate on how you feel as you make your journey. Pause to reflect when you arrive at the sundial, then begin to retrace your steps. -Walk & Reflect -Meditate or Pray -Have Fun