The Queen's Baton Relay has finally returned to Scotland - the 70th nation or territory on its epic journey around the Commonwealth. The baton contains a handwritten message from the Queen which will be revealed at the opening ceremony of the Games in Glasgow.

BBC presenter Mark Beaumont followed the international leg of the journey. Here are his highlights.

Image source, Glasgow 2014

Are you heading out to watch the baton in Edinburgh later today? Hopefully we should see some sunshine later this afternoon.

Peter Gibbs takes a look at the weather in store for the baton on the opening few days of the relay in Scotland.

On the live stream, you are currently watching footage from the BBC's Queen's Baton Relay media vehicle as the baton travels from Coldstream to Edinburgh.

Find out how the BBC is using this vehicle to bring you a video stream every day for the next 40 days of the baton's journey around Scotland.

Find out more in this video explainer by BBC Reporter Cameron Buttle.

The baton is now making its way to the Scottish capital where it will be welcomed by a 21-gun salute from the castle and will take a trip on an Edinburgh tram.

Sit back and enjoy the view on our video stream as we take you on a drive across the Scottish Borders.

Happy scenes in Coldstream as athletes and community baton bearers welcome the Queen's Baton back to Scotland.

The journey has stopped for celebrations at Coldstream's Henderson Park.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde.

Brian Rowan, external: It's home!!!! Best of luck to all the baton bearers but especially my pal Billy Herd who'll carry it in Prestwick

Heather E Williams, external: #Excited to be a baton bearer for today at Hermitage Place in Leith! #feelslikeChristmas

Chelsie Harris:, external Great turn out in Coldstream for the Queen's baton!

Image source, @chelsieharris

For the next 40 days, the baton will be carried by 4,000 people as it travels around Scotland. Some of the first baton bearers were Samantha Kinghorn, David Laing and James Alder in Coldstream.

The relay has now started travelling along the streets of Coldstream.

Are you following the baton? Tweet us using the hashtag #bbcbatonrelay, external or send us an email.

Officers from Police Scotland were pictured preparing for their big moment with the baton.

The baton has arrived. Daley Thompson carried the Queen's baton across Coldstream bridge and handed it to Scottish athlete Eilidh Child to officially begin the relay in Scotland.

Commonwealth Games decathlon triple gold medallist Daley Thompson will hand the baton to Scottish athlete Eilidh Child to officially start the relay in Scotland.

You can see the event live on the BBC News Channel from around 0740 - with the live stream starting on this page shortly afterwards.

• 07:30 - Border crossing across the bridge at Coldstream with Daley Thompson handing the baton to Eilidh Child

• 10:46 - Travel on board a new Edinburgh tram

• 12:00 - 21 gun salute at Edinburgh Castle for the Queen's official birthday

• 12:30 - Baton carried down the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Parliament

• 12:45 - Baton escorted into the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament by the presiding officer

• 13:16 - Baton carried through the central forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

• 13:50 - Sports event at Meadowbank Stadium attended by the first minister

• 17:45 - Baton goes into Glasgow 2014 venue the Royal Commonwealth Pool for a diving display

• 19:20 - End of day celebration at the Ross Bandstand

Craig Frew
BBC Scotland

Hello, it's the day we've all been waiting for - the Queen's Baton Relay returns to Scotland! The 40-day tour of the host nation of the Commonwealth Games is the final section of the baton's journey, and it all starts this morning in Coldstream.

We'll be keeping you up to date with what's happening and where the baton is. Are you heading out to see it? Tweet us using the hashtag #bbcbatonrelay, external or email in.