Summary

  • Kai Wood carried the baton in Tranent in memory of her brother

  • Baton piped along High Street in Prestonpans

  • Enthusiastic crowds greet baton all along route

  1. Beside the seasidepublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    The clouds were moving over, but it was still a fun stop at the beach. Here Morna Renwick holds the baton aloft at North Berwick.

    North Berwick beachImage source, PA
  2. Clyde joins the crewpublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    North Berwick RNLI appear to have press-ganged Clyde.

    They tweeted: Clyde joins the crew @Batonrelay2014, external

    Man in full survival suit and lifejacket holds a Clyde mask over his faceImage source, North Berwick RNLI
  3. Baton bearer - Rebecca Craigpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Rebecca CraigImage source, PA

    Rebecca began training in karate at the age of five. In just over a decade since then, she has won both the Scottish and British titles, as well as the European Wado Championships. She is also a junior coach, and teaches karate to under-ten's.

  4. Baton bearer - Barry Craigheadpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Barry Craighead, honorary president of Edinburgh Athletics Club, was selected to to carry the baton because of his "outstanding positive contributions to athletics".

    As well as coaching, Barry has been the official starter at many local, national and international athletic competitions including the 2012 Paralympic Trials, Scottish Championships, national leagues and cross-country events.

    He's also been an official at the Barcelona Olympics, helped organise the Queen's Baton Relay in 1986 and served as chief starter with the Commonwealth Games.

  5. Hotter than the World Cuppublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Batonrelay2014 tweeted, external this picture of Musselburgh this morning, and commented on the very pleasant weather the area was having here.

    "Sao Paolo, Brazil 21c. Musselburgh, East Lothian 22c. What is this World Cup you speak of? Tallyho. #BatonRelay."

    MusselburghImage source, Batonrelay2014
  6. Next stop North Berwickpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    The relay has left Dirleton and is now entering North Berwick.

  7. Kissy, kissypublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Colin McDonaldImage source, PA

    Colin McDonald is taking time out to get some pictures taken with his wife of two weeks, and the baton of course.

  8. Back on the roadpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    The baton relay will shortly arrive in Dirleton, where Katy Gardiner will be the first baton bearer.

    Katy GardinerImage source, PA
  9. Did you know?published at 14:20 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Findlay Stein
    BBC Scotland

    Athletes undertaking the 42.2km (26.2 miles) marathon route on Sunday 27 July will cross the River Clyde four times as they push themselves towards the finish line.

  10. Baton on lunchpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    The baton relay team are taking a well-earned lunch break just now. The video feed will resume once they've eaten their sandwiches.

    Things will get underway again in Dirleton at around 14:25.

  11. A journey across the Commonwealthpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Before reaching Scotland on Saturday, the Queen's Baton Relay had been across the globe on an epic adventure. It has travelled over 118,000 miles and visited 69 nations and territories of the Commonwealth since October.

    Mark Beaumont joined the baton on the journey round the Commonwealth. If you are new to the relay visit the Queen's Baton Relay website for all the stories we have covered, including interviews with many athletes who will be competing at Glasgow 2014.

  12. 'Great experience'published at 14:00 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    East Lothian's first baton bearer, Dean Reilly, has emailed us.

    He wrote: "What a great experience carrying the baton today.

    "I'd like to thank everyone that nominated me, it's something that I will never forget."

  13. 'Unusual suspects'published at 13:50 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Batonrelay2014, external posted this picture of the police escort team providing security for the relay.

    Police escortImage source, Batonrelay2014

    They tweeted: "Not your normal police line-up here. We're calling them 'The Un-usual Suspects'. #batondaft #BatonRelay."

  14. Gullane roarpublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    It's a very vocal crowd in Gullane. The baton bearers are getting some massive cheers.

  15. Baton bearer - Reilly Schultepublished at 13:32 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    Reilly Schulte carried the baton through Aberlady.

    Reilly Schulte with batonImage source, PA

    A determined and gifted athlete, Reilly - who was born without a left arm - has won three gold medals for swimming and is also an accomplished horse rider.

    In 2012 he took first place at the Riding for the Disabled divisional finals, and performed a dressage display for Princess Anne.

  16. 'Proudest moment of my life'published at 13:20 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    George Guy was the second baton bearer today.

    He emailed us to describe the experience.

    He wrote: "Having been diagnosed with cancer just under two years ago I thought I might never see the Commonwealth Games let alone play a part in them.

    "I have dedicated over 20 years to youth sport and carrying the Queen's Baton is the proudest moment of my life."

    George GuyImage source, PA
  17. Baton bearer - Megan Lottpublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    A smiling Megan Lott has just finished her stint with the baton.

    Megan was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes when she was 15 years old. She has refused to let this hamper her, and Megan represents Scotland in endurance riding events.

    As a volunteer she has joined in activities at the Riding Therapy Group in East Lothian and has sought out ways to improve the lives of those with diabetes.

  18. Join the conversationpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    The Queen's Baton Relay has travelled From Musselburgh to Longniddry so far today, via Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton and Tranent.

    Calum Murray emailed us to say: "Congratulations to my mum, June Murray, from Haddington. Carrying the baton in Musselburgh this morning.

    June MurrayImage source, PA

    "Taught PE in East Lothian primary schools for 30 years and helped introduce PE programmes for children with movement problems.

    "Run Mum Run!"

    Tweet using the hashtag #bbcbatonrelay, external or send an email to join the conversation.

  19. Baton bearer - John Moospublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    John Moos is high-fiving the crowd as he runs with the baton.

    As chair of the Aegon Charity Committee for over a decade, John has been the main driving force in helping to raise a staggering £750,000 for local and national charities. He leads, organises and takes part in events throughout the year to continually raise funds.

  20. Longniddrypublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 17 June 2014

    The relay has resumed in Longniddry. Our first baton bearer was Irene Blair. She's just passed it over to Paul Van Rietvelde.