Baton arrives in Kilmaurspublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
The baton left Stewarton and will shortly be arriving in Kilmaurs.
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
Baton arrives in Kilmaurspublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Crowds out for batonpublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Tony Nellany
BBC ScotlandHundreds of people have turned out at Lainshaw Primary School to welcome the Queen's Baton to Stewarton on gala day.
World Cup banterpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Graham Fraser
BBC ScotlandLike everyone else, we love the World Cup. So here is a wee Saturday lunchtime quiz for you - Can you name all the countries that have competed at the World Cup this year and will compete at Glasgow 2014 later this summer?
Unexpected stoppublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Earlier, we reported the impromptu stop the baton made to welcome a group of cyclists who had gathered at the side of the road to see the baton relay vehicle convoy.
BatonRelay2014 tweeted, external this lovely picture of them
Image source, Glasgow 2014Stewarton cheerspublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Great cheers in Stewarton for the baton bearers. It is another lovely day in the sun for the Queen's Baton.
Baton bearer - Natasha Allenpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Natasha, from Stewarton, was nominated to carry the baton by a number of groups including the Kilmarnock Rotary Club.
She is being recognised for her work as a volunteer and her successes in swimming and athletics.
Baton bearer - Joan O'Sullivanpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Joan, from Ardrossan, was nominated as a baton bearer for her work with a swimming club for people with disabilities. She is also a coach with the Kilmarnock Jets Swim Team.
Baton bearer - Kelsey Caldowpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Kelsey Caldow, from Kilmarnock, is a health and wellbeing volunteer.
She featured in the BBC's Local heroes, an article highlighting the stories of some of the baton bearers.
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Good afternoon Stewartonpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
We are finally here. Stewarton - this is your moment in the sunshine.
Fiona Parker and Alex McPhee are the first people to carry the baton in the Ayrshire town.
Cyclists get to hold the batonpublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Did you see the lovely thing that just happened in the relay?
In an impromptu moment during the drive through Ayrshire, the baton was greeted by a group of cyclists.
The convoy stopped and everyone had an opportunity to hold the baton.
Watch the video at the top of the page for the latest from the relay.
Lunch at Loudoun Academypublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
As the baton relay takes a lunch break, one member of the BBC team who is covering the event in Ayrshire sent us this picture of what they are all enjoying.
We are not jealous at all.
New Cumnock cheerpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Graham Fraser
BBC ScotlandNatalie Inglis emailed in to say: "John Speirs was number 9 and his 1 year old son was very excited to see his daddy run with the baton and meet Clyde!!
"Good job Commonwealth!"
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Image source, NAtalie InglisNice photo. You can send in your pictures on email and #bbcbatonrelay, external
Clyde on the roadpublished at 13:40 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
That cheeky chap Clyde is on the road again today in East Ayrshire. Send us in your pictures of the Glasgow 2014 mascot.
Baton in Bonnet Tounpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
The relay has stopped for a short break and will next be in Stewarton.
It'll then travel to Crosshouse at about 15.40 BST and Kilmarnock at about 16.30 BST.
If you cannot get there in person you can always watch the video stream at the top of this page.
Warm welcomepublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
The Commonwealth Games Federation, the organisation that is responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games, put this image on its Facebook page, external highlighting the great reception for the baton in Cumnock.
Image source, Commonwealth Games FederationWere you there? Send us your stories of the Queen's Baton Relay.
Baton bearer - Stephen Dalzielpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Stephen has represented East Ayrshire and Scotland West at the Special Olympics and has just earned his Duke of Edinburgh award.
'Proud as punch'published at 12:56 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Graham Fraser
BBC ScotlandHelen Frame emailed in to say: "Attached is photo of East Ayrshire's first baton carrier of the day - my cousin Alan Brown with his boy Charlie and his mum May. Unfortunately Alan's dad died last month so missed out on his son's big moment.
"Proud as punch of Alan - he does such a lot for the kids of our local communities and well deserved this honour."
Image source, Helen FrameWell done Alan. Remember, you can email in your pictures and stories of the Queen's Baton Relay or use the #bbcbatonrelay, external on Twitter.
Baton bearer - Scott Martinpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014Scott Martin was nominated for his work with the Kilmarnock Harriers club. The athlete and coach has represented Scotland at cross-country running.
Gillian Johnstone with the batonpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Gillian Johnstone carries the baton in Mauchline. Her story is truly remarkable.
She won East Ayrshire Disabled Sport Person of the Year award and has secured a place Scottish Disability Sport national squad in 2013. The people who nominated the 16-year-old say "Gillian displays great courage and enthusiasm in everything she does".
Image source, Glasgow 2014Hopefully we will bring you some footage later of Gillian talking to BBC News about her experience with the baton.
Baton Bearer - Laura Robertsonpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 21 June 2014
Laura Robertson has raised lots of cash for charities through sporting activities over the years.
In 2009 she took part in the New York marathon, raising £14,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in the process.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Her supporters were wearing "Baton down the hatches here comes Laura" t-shirts as she ran through Mauchline with the baton.