Some of Scotland's best stand-ups heading to Lanark for top comedy show

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Some of Scotland’s best comedians are heading to Lanark next month for a night which is guaranteed to be full of belly laughs.Four of the team from BBC Scotland’s ‘Breaking The News’ – Des Clarke, Raymond Mearns, Marc Jennings and Stuart Mitchell - will be joined by Billy Kirkwood for the Lanark Memorial Hall show on September 7.Breaking The News host Clarke is a regular performer on the comedy circuit as well as fronting the Heart Scotland breakfast show.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android He has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2001 and the Glasgow International Comedy Festival as well as making appearances at the New York, Adelaide, Dubai and Dublin Comedy Festivals.Hailing from Glasgow, Raymond Mearns’ comedic journey began with a natural gift for storytelling and a knack for finding humour in life’s grittier moments.With a reputation for fearlessly tackling taboo topics and everyday absurdities, Raymond’s performances are a rollercoaster of emotions.His candid delivery and genuine stage presence create an instant connection with his audience, inviting them into his world with every punchline.Having started performing stand-up in 2009, Stuart Mitchell is now regarded as one of the UK’s top comedians and TikTok stars.He is currently the longest running panellist of Breaking The