Summary

  • A man attempted to grab the baton in the centre of Kilmarnock

  • The baton started in Dalmellington. It also travelled to New Cumnock and Cumnock.

  • Other locations included Mauchline, Galston, Stewarton, Kilmaurs, Crosshouse and Kilmarnock

  • The relay made an impromptu stop to greet a group of cyclists

  • Clyde took the baton round a children's ward at Crosshouse hospital

  1. That's it folkspublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Graham Fraser
    BBC Scotland

    Thanks for all of your comments and emails on today's baton relay in East Ayrshire. Tomorrow, we will be in South Lanarkshire from 08:00 BST. See you then.

  2. Baton grab attemptpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Baton grab attempt still

    A man attempted to grab the Queen's Baton as it was carried through the centre of Kilmarnock earlier.

    Baton bearer Ian Paton, 18, was taking part in the relay in Portland Road at about 18:25 BST on Saturday when a man ran across the road, jumped up to try and reach the baton, before being caught by police officers.

    The man was then seen to be led away by police.

  3. Peter Kirkbridepublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Peter Kirkbride, one of Scotland's medal hopefuls for Glasgow 2014, brings the relay to a close in Kilmarnock.

  4. Picture perfectpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Shahbaz Mirza, 23, got to pose with a gala queen in Kilmarnock before setting off on his stint with the baton.

    Shahbaz has represented Scotland at international level in karate.

  5. Peter Lee and his spoonspublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Graham Fraser
    BBC Scotland

    Peter Lee carries some spoons during his turn with the Queen's Baton. He then gives a short performance with said cutlery at the end of his run.

    Peter Lee with his spoons at the Queen's Baton Relay

    Why? Why not.

  6. Big Song Relaypublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Choirs from across Scotland are accompanying the arrival of the baton in their communities with performances of Phil Cunningham's song Here's to All Our Common Wealth, as part of the Big Song Relay.

    Here is A Choired Taste in action with their version at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena.

    A Choired Taste performing at the Queen's Baton Relay
  7. Madrid messagepublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Jeremy has been in touch to let us know he is watching our video stream of the Queen's Baton Relay from Madrid.

    He tweeted, external: "#bbcbatonrelay watching from Madrid, Spain. Great to see it online . Will see u in Glasgow for the games!"

    Thanks Jeremy. We look forward to seeing you here.

  8. Clyde brings smiles to children's wardpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Earlier, Clyde accompanied the baton round the children's ward of Crosshouse Hospital.

    Liam, Elliot, Lewis and Khloe all seemed to particularly enjoy meeting the Commonwealth Games' mascot.

    Liam gives a thumbs up
    Elliot with Clyde and the baton
    Lewis holds the baton
    Khloe with her mum
  9. Weightlifting championpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Simon Dedman
    BBC News

    Peter Kirkbride is the last of today's 100 baton bearers and a medal hopeful for Scotland this summer. He is holding the baton at the evening event in Kilmarnock.

  10. Hello Kilmarnockpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    The Queen's Baton Relay has now arrived in Kilmarnock. You can watch the final stage of today's relay on our video stream at the top of this page.

  11. Hello from Switzerlandpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Graham Fraser
    BBC Scotland

    Silvie and John emailed us all the way from Switzerland. They said: "We are following this wonderful event with great affection, with so many fantastic people taking part.

    "Every day, we are thinking of our dearest pals Bob and Beatrice - Bob, proudly driving the support team around Bonnie Scotland, and Beatrice supporting her husband every baton step of the way. Scotland, we love you :-) Wishing everyone a fabulous time, we are celebrating with you in spirit."

    Are you watching our video stream from abroad? Send us an email or use the #bbcbatonrelay, external on Twitter

  12. Baton Crosshousepublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    The baton is currently on a stop at Crosshouse Hospital. Soon, it will be making its way to Kilmarnock, the last location of today's relay.

  13. Get involvedpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    The crowds were out in force in Crosshouse earlier. Have you taken any snaps of the baton relay today?

    Crosshouse baton relay

    You can get involved by emailing your pictures from the Queen's Baton Relay and your messages of support. You can also use the #bbcbatonrelay , externalon Twitter.

  14. On the road againpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    We're back on the road again. Our next and final stop of the day is Kilmarnock.

  15. World Cup answerpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Graham Fraser
    BBC Scotland

    The answer to the World Cup quiz question is five - Australia, Cameroon, England, Ghana and Nigeria have competed at the World Cup and will take part in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

  16. Baton Bearer - Team Scotland's Georgina Blackpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Georgina will have no problem carrying the baton. She will represent the host nation in the weightlifting competition in Glasgow.

  17. Taste good?published at 15:59 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Macy with the batonImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Macy the dog has a lick of the baton in Stewarton. This isn't the first animal the baton has encountered during its epic journey round the globe.

    Can you name some of the others? Let us know by email or Twitter via #bbcbatonrelay, external.

  18. Hello Crosshousepublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    The baton has now arrived in Crosshouse, where it will be carried by nine people. The first baton bearer is Louise Morran.

  19. Hockey star Rhona Simpson carries the batonpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Betty Bennett with Rhona SimpsonImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Rhona is Scotland's most capped hockey player and also the nation's top goal scorer.

    She represented Scotland at three Commonwealth Games (Kuala Lumpur 1998, Manchester 2002 and Melbourne 2006).

    Rhona is also the current Scotland U18 coach and an athlete representative on the Glasgow 2014 board.

    She was passed the baton by great-grandmother Betty Bennett MBE, 89, who was nominated after raising £100,000 for Erskine Hospital.

    Take a bow Betty.

  20. Kilmaurs receptionpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Emily Chau and her family

    The people of Kilmaurs have turned out in force to see the baton and support the baton bearers. Emily Chau now has the honour. Are you there? Send us your pictures.