One of my fascinations since moving to Lanark has been its old racecourse, steeped in history and nostalgia, very quickly it was decided that this fascinating landmark had to be recreated in pencil. A brief History Lanark Racecourse was a historic venue in Scotland, founded by King William the Lion, it hosted the oldest horse race in Britain, the Lanark Silver Bell, and the longest handicap race in Scotland, the William the Lion Handicap. The racecourse also hosted the first aviation meeting...