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. Burns and the batonpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    National Burns Memorial

    The baton has been taken to the top of the National Burns Memorial tower in Mauchline.

  2. On Twitterpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Ayrshire Police have been on twitter, external: "We have been assured that Mario hasn't lost Luigi - but if you are at the #BatonRelay today stick together-it's busy!"

    People dress in costume during baton relayImage source, Ayrshire Police

    Lindsey S tweets, external "Good luck Sheona, one of our physiotherapists, as she bears the Queen's Baton in Mauchline today! #bbcbatonrelay"

  3. Gala queen meets the batonpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    The baton managed to meet another kind of queen as the relay joined the celebrations at Cumnock Gala Day.

    Queen's baton at Cumnock Gala Day
  4. Team Scotland's Claire Johnstonpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Claire Johnston will compete at Glasgow 2014 as part of Team Scotland's Lawn Bowls team. We were certainly bowled over by her performance during the relay celebration in her hometown Auchinleck this morning.

    Good luck Claire!

  5. Baton bearer - Martin McLellandpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Great turnout in Auchinleck as Martin McLelland walks with baton.

    Martin was recently awarded East Ayrshire Young Volunteer of the Year, he is described as an "excellent role model, who has made a massive positive impact on the lives of many children and families".

  6. Baton Bearer - David Loypublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Baton bearer David Loy has made a tremendous contribution to the village of Auchinleck, according to the people that nominated him.

    The 84-year-old has been the treasurer of local junior football team Auchinleck Talbot for many years.

  7. We are arrived in Auchinleckpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    We have just arrived in Auchinleck.

    Look out for Team Scotland's Claire Johnston who will be one of the final baton bearers.

  8. Baton bearers - Shona Woods, Shaun McCluskey and George Scottpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Shona was nominated for her dedication to netball and for encouraging young people in Ayrshire to take part in the sport.

    Shona WoodsImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Shaun McCluskey is prolific volunteer, offering his free time to help out at Rowantree Sheltered Accommodation for the elderly, teaching primary school pupils to use the guitar and helping out at the local hospital radio station.

    Shaun McCluskey and George ScottImage source, Glasgow 2014

    George Scott has raised thousand of pounds for Ayrshire Cancer Support, with the people who nominated him saying: "He has thrown everything into his charity work".

    George has competed in the London and Edinburgh marathons and has recently taken part in a sky-dive.

  9. Broom Park festivalpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Tony Nellany
    BBC Scotland

    Following the baton relay visit to Broom Park in Cumnock, the festival is hosting some fun games.

  10. Queen's Baton weatherpublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Weather forecast graphic

    It's a fine day for the Queen's Baton Relay as it travels from Dalmellington to Kilmarnock.

  11. Get ready for Clydepublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Clyde is posing for pictures as he warms up at Cumnock Leisure Centre, the baton is due to arrive there soon.

    Clyde poses for pictures at Cumnock Leisure Centre
  12. Ron 'the legend' Robertsonpublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Ronald Robertson's supporters wave this very fetching sign as they get behind him during his moment with the baton in Cumnock.

    Ron 'the legend' Robertson banner
  13. Party atmosphere in Ayrshirepublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Tony Nellany
    BBC Scotland

    The sun is finally breaking through the clouds in Cumnock as the streets are lined with people cheering.

  14. We are back on the relaypublished at 10:50 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Good morning to the people of Cumnock; the relay is now on its journey through your town.

    The first people to carry the baton are Herbert Hopson, Daniel Chilton and William Fulton.

    We want your pictures and stories - send them via email or tweet #bbcbatonrelay, external.

  15. Baton's epic journeypublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    The Queen's Baton Relay is the curtain raiser for next month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

    After visiting Commonwealth countries in Asia, the baton enjoyed some sunshine as it travelled through Oceania, Africa, the Americas and the Caribbean, before making its way back to Europe.

    A girl holds the baton in Solomon IslandsImage source, Glasgow 2014

    At the end of the relay, the baton will have travelled more than 118,000 miles (190,000km) in 288 days.

  16. Get involvedpublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Do you know someone who is carry the baton? Is it you?

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

  17. Baton in New Cumnockpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    We have some fantastic photographs coming in from the baton celebrations in New Cumnock.

    The relay has already taken a dive in the local open-air pool and witnessed a brass band performance.

    It has now just arrived in Cumnock.

    Baton at open-air pool in New Cumnock
    Crowds celebrate baton in New Cumnock
    Brass band perform

    They'll be a short break in the video stream but it'll be back up soon.

  18. Clyde selfiepublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    New Cumnock's last baton bearer, Dannielle McCloskey, takes a selfie with Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde at the end of her relay run.

    Dannielle McCloskey
  19. Baton bearer - Chelsea Keanepublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Chelsea Keane and Deirdre NagleImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The people that nominated Chelsea described her hard work and dedication as "first class."

    Over the last few years she has regularly given up her free time to help encourage primary school pupils into sport.

    Chelsea is pictured here with fellow baton bearer Deirdre Nagle.

  20. Baton making a splashpublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 21 June 2014

    Tony Nellany
    BBC Scotland

    New Cumnock's outdoor pool is playing host to the baton just now - it's packed.

    The pool is one of three open-air facilities in Scotland and was kept open by the community after being threatened with closure.