As it happened: Queen's Baton Relay Day 5, Scottish Borders

Summary

The relay travelled from Duns to Hawick via Melrose, Kelso and Jedburgh
Rugby was a strong theme during the baton's journey in the Borders
The baton was taken to the acclaimed mountain bike centre Glentress

Live Reporting

Craig Frew and Findlay Stein

Chariots of firepublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
We can hear a band playing Chariots of Fire as the baton bearers run on the streets of Duns this morning.
Are you watching the baton celebrations? Email us or use the #bbcbatonrelay, external on Twitter.
Dancing on the streets of Dunspublished at 09:09 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
This is not Saturday night fever, it's Wednesday morning in Duns! Alexandria Clough enjoys her moment dancing with the baton.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Baton bearer - Elaine Whellanspublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
Elaine Whellans is described as "incredible fund raiser" - after her son fought cancer for three years, she has worked tirelessly for charity.
Including a gruelling expedition in Africa, climbing Kilimanjaro and raising over £14,000.
Here she is passing the baton to Cameron Burnett.
Image source, PA
What is the baton relay?published at 08:53 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
If you are still not sure what the Queen's Baton Relay is all about, check out our guide. The baton is the main curtain raiser for the Commonwealth Games and has been a feature of every Games since 1958.
Baton bearer - David Dempsterpublished at 08:49 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
Big cheers from the crowd as David Demspter is the third person to carry the baton this morning in Duns. David is partially-sighted and loves running.
Image source, PA
He was nominated for his fundraising and encouraging others into the sport with his local running group.
We are off in Dunspublished at 08:39 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
Look out for a rugby theme in the baton celebrations today with visits to Melrose and Selkirk.
Image source, PA
We kick-off the day in Duns and local rugby coach Peter Gallagher is the first to carry the baton through the town.
Will the sun shine on the baton?published at 08:39 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
Are you heading out to watch the baton in Borders today? You can leave your umbrella at home.
Hawick is expected to be the warmest place on the route, with a top temperature of 23C (74F) this afternoon.
John Hammond has the latest weather forecast for the journey from Duns to Hawick.
Leaderfoot Viaductpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
Our thanks go to Mal Young for submitting the image at the top of the page. The now-disused Leaderfoot Viaduct once carried trains 35m (86ft) over the Tweed valley.
Image source, Mal Young
Where can you see the baton today?published at 08:20 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
The baton will be carried through Duns, Greenlaw, Earlston, Melrose, Tweedbank, Selkirk, Kelso, Jedburgh and Hawick.
In Melrose, the baton will visit the ground of the rugby club - known worldwide as the home of rugby sevens.
The baton will also visit Selkirk Rugby Club during its time in the Borders and will go off track with some mountain bikers in Glentress.
08:25 Duns
09:30 Greenlaw
10:00 Earlston
11:05 Melrose
12:10 Tweedbank
14:20 Selkirk
15:35 Kelso
16:45 Jedburgh
17:45 Hawick
Welcome backpublished at 08:19 British Summer Time 18 June 2014
Craig Frew
BBC Scotland
A warm welcome to day 5 of Queen's Baton Relay in Scotland. The Scottish Borders are in the spotlight today as the baton travels from Duns to Hawick.
As part of the coverage of you can watch our live video stream of the relay at the top of this page.
Do you know someone who is taking part today? Email us or use the #bbcbatonrelay, external on Twitter.