Summary

  • Relay started in Kennet and ended in Tullibody

  • Baton visited Dollar, Alloa, Sauchie and Fishcross, Alva and Menstrie

  • Comedian Susan Calman carried baton to Clackmannan Tower

  • Baton bearer Bob Anderson won the hearts of the crowd in Dollar

  1. Latest weatherpublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    weather for QBR

    Here is the BBC weather forecast for the Queen's Baton Relay today. It is looking a bit cloudy.

  2. Annie Mortonpublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Cameron Buttle
    BBC Scotland

    Rose McLellan-Dally shows the Queen's Baton to Annie MortonImage source, Glasgow 2014

    "Ninety-nine-year-old Annie Morton touched the baton outside Clackmannanshire community hospital."

  3. Baton bearer - Morna Campbellpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Morna was nominated as a baton bearer for her achievements in kayaking and her volunteer work to help young people in sport.

  4. Support for Sheridanpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Fiona Sheridan with the baton in AlloaImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Several local schoolchildren gave baton bearer Fiona Sheridan some very enthusiastic support, running along the road as she made her way through the streets of Alloa. The baton is now in Sauchie.

  5. Support on emailpublished at 11:24 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Myra McLean emailed in: "Good luck to my niece Mairi McKellar, who is carrying the baton in Sauchie. Sorry we can't be there to see you in person, but will be following you on the BBC live feed."

    Ruth Martin said: "Good Luck to everyone carrying the baton today in Clackmannanshire - especially the folk in Tullibody - special mention to Kev Martin (currently cutting out Clydes to get some bunting up!)"

    Send your messages of support in by email or via #bbcbcbatonrelay, external on Twitter.

  6. Baton bearer - Linda McLeodpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Linda McLeod with the baton in AlloaImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Linda enjoyed her time with the baton, even taking the chance to replicate the famous Beatles' Abbey Road pose on a zebra crossing with some of the baton's special police officers.

  7. Get involvedpublished at 11:06 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Graham Fraser
    BBC Scotland

    Gavin Harkins emailed: "Good luck to Sandy Douglas from all the boys in the gym!!!"

    Kevin Mitchell said: "Just a quick email to say good luck to Kenny Mitchell who is carrying the Queen's Baton at around 3pm in Dollar, Clackmannanshire. We will all be there to cheer him on along with his three grandchildren Oliver, Georgia & Kian!"

    Are you a baton bearer? Do you know somebody taking part in the relay? Are you there and just want to share your memories? Send us an email.

  8. Baton breakpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Jane Barr at Alloa TowerImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The baton relay was at Alloa Tower, which the National Trust for Scotland describe as one of the country's largest surviving medieval tower houses.

    It is now at Kilncraigs Business Centre. We will bring you all the latest from the relay on the video stream when it resumes.

  9. High emotionspublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Cameron Buttle
    BBC Scotland

    Suzanne McCouat (pictured right) shouted 'I can't believe I'm holding the Commonwealth baton'. She was very emotional with a few tears at the handover."

    Suzanne McCouat (right with Queen's Baton)Image source, Glasgow 2014
  10. Watch out for those binspublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Cameron Buttle
    BBC Scotland

    "Warning to all friends and family running alongside baton bearers and taking photos - watch out for lampposts and bins! Lots of close calls already this morning."

  11. Baton bearers - Katie Riddell and Anne-Marie Gavinpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Anne-Marie Gavin with Katie RiddellImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Katie passed the Queen's Baton to Anne-Marie earlier in Alloa.

    Katie, who is 14, received her black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 12. She is one of Scotland's brightest hopes in the sport.

    Anne-Marie runs a foundation to help bereaved families.

  12. High kicking Benpublished at 10:20 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Ben KingImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Ben King enjoyed his time with the baton, high kicking his way along the streets of Alloa.

    Earlier, Alison Ramsay emailed in to say: "Good luck to Ben King who will be carrying the baton in Alloa this morning, sorry I can't be there with you but very, very proud of you. Enjoy your day!!"

  13. Tweet uspublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Gina tweeted, external: "Cheering on my boys gym teacher Miss Lee on the #batonrelay who has inspired him to enjoy sport #bbcbatonrelay @Batonrelay2014"

    Jenny said, external: "Today's the day! #QBR #bbcbatonrelay reaches the Wee County, I'm in Alva to carry the baton at 4pm #butterflies #hopetheankleholdsout

    "Good luck Colin McLaren baton bearer in Menstrie. #bbcbatonrelay," tweeted, external Mijcanoe.

    Send in your messages #bbcbatonrelay, external

  14. Baton bearer - Jack Twistpublished at 10:01 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Kalwant Sagar and Jack TwistImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Jack Twist was the 2013 powerchair slalom champion at the Scottish Disability Schools National Athletics Finals.

    The 13-year-old, who adores watching and participating in sport, also plays powerchair football every week.

    Earlier Jane Chapman emailed in to wish her "awesome" cousin well during the relay.

    He is pictured here with fellow baton bearer Kalwant Sagar.

  15. Baton bearer - Sammi Taskerpublished at 09:46 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Sammi TaskerImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Sammi Tasker just ran with the baton in Clackmannan. Sammi is believed to be the only woman in Britain to feature in three disciplines of motorcycle racing - motocross, minimoto and road. She has also managed to raise £250,000 for Macmillan Cancer Research.

  16. Susan Calmanpublished at 09:29 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Susan Calman with Michelle McLeanImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Comedian Susan Calman has carried the baton in Clackmannan. Susan tweeted earlier saying her trousers were too long on her baton bearer outfit, so she tucked them into her socks.

  17. Latest weatherpublished at 09:22 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    The BBC's Tomasz Schafernaker has the latest weather forecast as the baton continues to move around Scotland.

  18. Support for Scott Harrisonpublished at 09:05 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Don't Drop the Baton T-shirts

    Scott was supported at the start of his stint on the relay by a number of supporters who spelt out the message "Don't drop the baton Scott" on the back of their T-shirts.

    Don't worry, Scott made it along the road and has now passed the baton to Erin Keir, the second baton bearer in Clackmannan.

  19. Baton bearer - Alexander Jackpublished at 08:59 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Cameron Buttle
    BBC Scotland

    Alexander JackImage source, Glasgow 2014

    "Baton bearer number one is off. Good crowd and lots of family out to see Alexander Jack - impressive running in brogues."

  20. Good luck Jackpublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 25 June 2014

    Jane Chapman has emailed in to say: "So proud of my cousin Jack Twist who will be carrying the baton at 9.34am.

    "Go Jack, you are awesome. Xxx"

    You can look out for Jack on the video stream on this page.