Summary

  • The baton visits Ballantrae, Girvan, Maybole, Alloway, Mossblown, Troon, Prestwick and Ayr.

  • The relay passed Ailsa Craig, where the gemstones of the baton were sourced

  • The day finished in Ayr's Low Green Park

  1. That's all folkspublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Craig Frew
    BBC Scotland

    That's it for the Queen's Baton Relay Live today. It has been another great sunny day in South Ayrshire.

    In an action packed day, Elaine Mitchell, who has raised £50,000 for a breast cancer charity, was one of the first people to run with the baton.

    One of the many great moments was when the baton relay stopped at Girvan Community Hospital and went inside to visit members of the community who could not line the streets to see it.

    It also stopped by the home of world-famous poet Robert Burns in Alloway.

    CBeebies fans received a treat when Nina and the Neurons star Katrina Bryan ran with the baton in Rozelle Park.

    The relay finished in Ayr with two special baton bearers, ex-Scotland international manager Craig Brown and former European Championships 4x400m relay gold medallist Brian Whittle.

    Thanks for all your tweets flagged with the hashtag bbcbatonrelay, external.

    We'll be back tomorrow morning from 08:00 BST when East Ayrshire hosts day eight of the baton relay's 40-day tour of Scotland.

    Are you, or is someone you know, taking part in the relay tomorrow? We would love to hear from you on email.

    For the latest on the baton relay visit our special pages within the BBC News website.

  2. Looking aheadpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Are you looking to find out where you can watch the baton when it reaches Glasgow and the west coast? Then we have a handy guide for you.

    The baton will be in East Ayrshire tomorrow, travelling to Dalmellington, New Cumnock, Cumnock, Auchinleck, Mauchline, Galston, Stewarton, Kilmaurs, Crosshouse and Kilmarnock. You can find a full breakdown of times in our route page.

    The relay will then travel all round Scotland before it eventually reaches Glasgow on the 20 July.

  3. Baton bearer - Murray Marnochpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Murray Marnoch, who has just run with the baton, recently competed at a Karate World Cup event in Denmark.

    The 16-year-old has risen to the top of his sport despite having to overcome a growth difficulty at an early age.

    Earlier today Murray's mum, Rona, emailed to let us now that his dad would be watching the relay on an oil rig in Norway.

    We hope Murray's stint with the baton made you both proud.

  4. Trio pass the batonpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    We reported earlier that three consecutive baton bearers connected to Malcolm Sargent house were due to run in Prestwick.

    Brian Rowan emailed in to say: "Eileen Granger MBE has been fund raising for CLIC Sargent since her wee boy Ross was treated at the house.

    "She will hand over to the brother of a wee girl who was treated at the same time as Ross. The boy then hands over to my good friend Billy Herd who is a volunteer at Malcolm Sargent House, Ayrshire Cancer Support, The Ayrshire Hospice. He's also set up the live feed for his housing complex and Malcolm Sargent House so the residents who can't see the baton in the flesh can watch."

    Well done Eileen, Aidan and Billy!

    Eileen Granger hands the Glasgow 2014 Queen's BatonImage source, Glasgow 2014
    Billy Herd carries the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton through Prestwick in South Ayrshire.Image source, Glasgow 2014
  5. Rugby star runs with batonpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Local rugby player Robert Ferguson enjoyed his moment running with the baton earlier. Thankfully no-one attempted to tackle him.

    Robert Ferguson enjoys his moment running with the batonImage source, Glasgow 2014
  6. Baton bearer - Aidan Coplandpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Aidan Copland is the youngest baton bearer in South Ayrshire, he was nominated for all the fundraising he's done for children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent.

    On two occasions he has braved the cold waters of the winter sea during the charity's annual Boxing Day dip.

    Well done Aidan!

  7. Get involvedpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Clyde on the Isle of SkyeImage source, Mark McDowell

    Mark McDowall emailed this picture of Clyde relaxing after a day on his motorbike following a tour of Skye together.

    Clyde at Girvan hospital

    And here he is again at Girvan Community Hospital.

  8. 'We want Johnny!'published at 17:59 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    The crowds are chanting "We want Johnny!" as John Hubbard gets his moment with the baton in Prestwick.

    John Hubbard gets his moment with the baton in Prestwick.Image source, Glasgow 2014

    There is a carnival atmosphere in the Ayrshire town - are you there? Tweet us at #bbcbatonrelay, external or send us an email.

  9. The baton has left the buildingpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    The relay left Prestwick Airport a few moments ago and has just entered Prestwick.

    Alison Leckie Prestwick baton bearerImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Alison Leckie was the first baton bearer in the town.

  10. The King's only UK visitpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Prestwick Airport is believed to be the only place in the UK that Elvis Presley visited.

    The singer, who would have been 23 at the time, joined the US Army in March 1958 and was posted to Germany.

    It was during his time in the army that he made a brief stop-over at Prestwick Airport in 1960, on his way back to base.

    A plaque in the departure lounge marks the occasion.

  11. Prestwick Airportpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Follow the video feed at the top of the page as we make are way into Prestwick Airport.

  12. Celeb spottingpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Was that the Queen and Mo Farah making an appearance in Troon? The crowd were in good sprits in the Ayrshire town.

    Queens baton relay live stream still

    While the stream is broadcast on this page you can scroll back to any point of the relay to watch it again.

    Very handy if you just want a screen grab of a friend or family member holding the baton. But be quick as it only lasts until the end of the day.

  13. Goodbye Troonpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    The final baton bearer in sunny Troon is former World Indoor Bowls champion Paul Foster.

    In a stunning career he won the World Indoor Singles Championship four times and secured a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal in 2006 with his pairs partner, Alex Marshall.

  14. Hazel's story of sight loss inspirationpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Hazel McFarlane, who was born with a degenerative eye condition, is now carrying the baton

    She is an ultra-runner and became the first blind person to run the Glasgow to Edinburgh double marathon last year.

    Hazel's inspirational story was featured BBC Reporting Scotland at lunchtime.

    Hazel McFarlane
  15. Volleyball star holds batonpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    A proud moment for Jess Reid who won 55 caps for Scotland and has been involved in volleyball for 40 years - both as a player and a coach.

    She actively encourages others to take up volleyball and has helped them progress to highest levels in the sport.

  16. Baton bearer - Margaret Robertsonpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Margaret Robertson is one of the founding members of Troon Tortoises, a running club set up in 1976.

    She has coached young and old for 10 mile races to marathons, captained the Scottish Veterans and held the Scottish 1500m veteran women's record.

  17. Pit your witspublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    If you have been enjoying the coverage today why not have a go at our Queen's Baton Relay quiz.

    Bulb genericImage source, Getty Images
  18. Stroll in the sunshinepublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Watch the live stream at the top of the page as we take a trip towards Troon beach.

    The baton bearers are looking great in the sunshine - are we really in Scotland?

    Flags in the sunlight
  19. Ailsa Craig on the video streampublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Commonwealth Games gemstoneImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Kirsty Finlayson is the final baton bearer in Dundonald. We're just about to arrive in Troon so look out for views of the iconic Ailsa Craig.

    It has a strong connection to the relay as the granite "gemstone" at the top of the baton was sourced from the rock.

    Gemstones have been gifted to every one of the 69 nations and territories the baton visited before it arrived in Scotland last week.

  20. Troon are you ready?published at 16:11 British Summer Time 20 June 2014

    Troon is the longest stretch of the Queen's Baton Relay in South Ayrshire, with 18 baton bearers taking part. The relay route ends at Royal Troon, which will host the 2016 Open Championship.

    Get ready Troon we are coming to get you - first to hold the baton is Robert Wallace.