Scottish Parliament visitpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
The baton made a visit to the Scottish Parliament earlier in the day.
Summary
Commonwealth champion Daley Thompson passed the baton to Scottish athlete Eilidh Child to officially begin the relay in Scotland
Baton bearers included Lorraine Kelly, Gavin Hastings and Alex Arthur
Baton travelled from Coldstream for a journey around Edinburgh
The Baton Relay is the main curtain raiser for the Commonwealth Games
Scottish Parliament visitpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Who is carrying the baton?published at 13:39 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Pupils from secondary schools from across Edinburgh are carrying the baton along Queen's Drive through Holyrood Park. They include Micheala McAlonie, Iona Armour, Scott Charleson, Caley Hutchison and Alastair Greig.
Athlete Susan Jackson carries batonpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Shooter Susan Jackson is the next person to hold the baton. She has brought home bronze, silver and gold medals for Team Scotland in three separate Commonwealth Games.
Welcome backpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
And we are off again! The live stream at the top of the page is running again.
Baton breakpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
The relay is having a break just now. Live video coverage will resume shortly.
In the meantime, you can always have a look at our picture gallery of the day so far.
On your marks, get set, gopublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Local schoolchildren take part in a 2km fun run from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, external to Meadowbank in the next section of an action packed day in Edinburgh.
Our fantastic main imagepublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
If you are admiring the image of Edinburgh Castle at the top of the page, it was submitted by Robert Jones. Our thanks go to him.
On board the media vehiclepublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
The live stream footage is coming via the Queen's Baton Relay media vehicle which will be following the 40-day tour around Scotland.
It gets a little busy on the back of the truck.
Baton bearer - Lynne McNicollpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Gavin Hastings has handed the baton to Lynne McNicoll. Lynne has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for children affected by cancer in the Edinburgh area. Her "It's Good 2 Give" charity organises regular workshops for families on the journey after cancer.
'Biggest cheer' for Johnpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Cameron Buttle
BBC ScotlandMuch excitement for the baton as it travels through Edinburgh.
A great reception at the top of the Royal Mile for TV presenter Lorraine Kelly and 87-year-old John Smith got the biggest cheer.
Thumbs up from Gavinpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings looked proud as he carried the Queen's Baton down the Royal Mile.
Here's Lorraine!published at 12:38 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Lorraine Kelly looks pleased to be carrying the baton.
The television presenter is a veteran of three marathons, so a stint on the baton relay shouldn't be too taxing.
Back on boardpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
The live stream at the top of the page is now back on board the BBC media vehicle as we travel to the Scottish Parliament.
Get involved on emailpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Craig Frew
BBC ScotlandGeorge Watson emailed to say best wishes to Johnny Murphy who takes over the baton on the promenade from outside the old arcade. "Enjoy Johnny well done mate great ambassador for cycle speedway in Edinburgh."
Wendy and Russell are watching from the other side of the world. "Enjoy carrying the baton John Smith. We will be looking for photos of you as we watch from New Zealand."
"Good luck to my old family friend (Uncle) Allan Mackay! Do Boroughmuir proud! I can't be there as I am at work but watching you on the Internet!" say the Watts and the Hutchisons.
Baton stardustpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is the latest baton bearer as the Queen's Baton Relay travels along Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Crowds gathering at Edinburgh castlepublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Edinburgh's most famous landmark has welcomed the Queen's Baton with a 21-gun salute as the crowds gathered on the Royal Mile.
Get involved on Twitterpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Edinburgh Castle tweets, external: The #batonrelay has arrived! Much excitement.
Image source, Edinburgh CastleWilliam Kay tweets, external Just about to reach Edinburgh Castle. Am now ready for the noise of the gun salute.
Tweet us using the hashtag #bbcbatonrelay, external or send an email to get in touch.
21-gun salute for the batonpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Craig Frew
BBC ScotlandAre you watching the live stream? The military band just performed the British Grenadiers march in preparation for a 21-gun salute at Edinburgh Castle for the Queen's official birthday celebrations.
Happy times in Edinburghpublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
Michael Mair waves to the crowds as he carries the baton through the streets of Edinburgh. Michael was nominated after he set up Scouts group at the Royal Blind School.
Baton on the Royal Milepublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 14 June 2014
If you are watching on the live stream at the top of the page you will notice we have now moved from our media vehicle.
We are following the relay down Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile via our handheld camera.