High fivepublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Aberdeen Police tweeted, external this image from the baton route today: "Some of the school kids who were lining the #batonrelay route on Springfield Road."
Image source, Aberdeen PoliceSummary
Olympic slalom canoe gold medal winner Timothy Baillie MBE took the baton on the River Dee
The route circled Aberdeen anti-clockwise and entered the city centre via the Esplanade and Donmouth nature reserve
The evening celebrations were held in the city’s Union Terrace Gardens
Baton carried round Aberdeen FC's Pittodrie Stadium and the city's Sports Village
High fivepublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Image source, Aberdeen PoliceBowled over by Bettypublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Betty Morrison has represented Scotland as a blind bowler for many years.
She's also active in her local community. She's been president in her church guild and her recitations of memorised poems, particularly in the Doric dialect, are often in demand.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Baton bearer - Gary Purvespublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014Town planner Gary Purves volunteers for Befriend a Child, organises football matches and raises money for charity.
The baton is backpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
The baton has just arrived in Garthdee Road. Still to come, a baton bearing canoe accompanied by a flotilla.
Baton bearer - Carl Fuhrmannpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Carl Fuhrmann, 18, has clocked up 1,000 hours of volunteering since 2011.
Image source, Glasgow 2014He was also been nominated for the city council's Physical Achievement Award for his personal and team efforts in Scotland-wide Paralympic and Special Olympics swimming and athletics events.
Relay weatherpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
A cloudy start but bright or sunny spells will develop as the day goes on. There will be a north-westerly wind before a sea breeze kicks in and the wind changes to an easterly direction during the afternoon and evening.
Close uppublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Ann Conlon ran on the verge to let waiting children get a closer look at the baton.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Lining the streetspublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
BBC producer Simon Dedman, external tweets: "Hundreds lining the streets of Mannofield to see the #BatonRelay"
'Fantastic' hospitalitypublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Aberdeen Police, external tweet to say: "The team travelling with the #batonrelay in Aberdeen today say the hospitality they're receiving is fantastic & they're having a great time!"
Baton bearer - Mel Edwards MBEpublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Former professional athlete Mel Edwards once ran a marathon in 2 hours 15 minutes.
Since then he has devoted his spare time to sports development - helping some athletes achieve international acclaim.
Now in his seventies, Mel still has a full-time road safety job at Aberdeenshire Council. He has had cancer three times, but has raised thousands of pounds for charity.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Off to Mannofieldpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
The baton is back in transit on its way to Mannofield after a warm welcome from Northfield.
Mel Edwards will take up the baton in King's Gate.
'The wonders of modern technology'published at 11:10 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
We've had some emails from people who watched the baton relay in Aberdeenshire yesterday.
Ken Baglee has been watching our live feed.
He emailed to say: "It was great watching the baton travel through Inverurie and pass my home, whilst watching online in Doha, Qatar.
"What a nice experience, the wonders of modern technology. Thanks to all the support runners, superb job!"
Tracy Stephen was watching her 13-year-old niece Emma Thoirs carry the baton yesterday.
She wrote: "Fraserburgh usually gets so much bad press. It was a great afternoon seeing so many well deserved people in the town receiving such a great opportunity."
Community eventpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
The baton relay has stopped at Northfield Academy for a community event.
Have you taken part in the relay so far today? Let us know what you thought of it. You can email or use the hashtag #bbcbatonrelay, external.
Baton bearer - Hayley McMillanpublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Hayley McMillan is a youth ambassador for community club Project fit, which provides coaching sessions to keep youngsters off the streets.
She also volunteers as a coach for Aberdeen Football Club.
Shared valuespublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Simon Dedman
BBC NewsThe baton relay visited Bridge of Don Academy this morning, where students have organised a mini Commonwealth Games for primary school children.
Head teacher Daphne McWilliam described the baton being here as a "wonderful and amazing experience".
"It's great to have international events like the Commonwealth Games which promote our school's core values, and when you have an event like this pupils can experience it in their own local area," she said.
The school had been planning their mini Commonwealth Games for some months, she added.
Baton bearer - Jenna Scottpublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Jenna is a keen rugby player who has inspired other young people to join sports clubs. She is also an excellent role model, according to the people who nominated her.
Baton bearer - Charlie Flintpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Charlie Flint is the driving force behind table tennis participation in the region, according to those who nominated him to carry the baton today.
For many years he has supported club, school and community programmes and individual players.
Showing it offpublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Simon Dedman
BBC NewsBaton bearer 27 shows off the #batonrelay, external to school kids lining the streets of Northfield #bbcbatonrelay, external
Commonwealth tripletspublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
Every area in Scotland has been twinned with at least one second team to cheer on at Glasgow 2014. Aberdeen City's twins are Cameroon and the Solomon Islands, making them Commonwealth triplets.
When the baton visited Cameroon earlier this year, some rollerblading locals were pictured showing their support for Aberdeen.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Happy birthday to youpublished at 09:57 British Summer Time 30 June 2014
It's baton bearer Shona Mutch's birthday today. There's a great crowd out to sing Happy Birthday to her.
