Summary

  • The relay began in Sumburgh, then travelled to Sandwick, Lerwick, Scalloway and Brae

  • It also visited Jarlshof archaeological site

  • The baton was taken to the relay's most northern point by lifeboat, and had a trip in a Viking longboat

  • The evening celebration was held at Clickimin athletics track in Lerwick

Live Reporting

Craig Frew and Findlay Stein

  1. Proud dad

    Cameron Buttle
    BBC Scotland

    Lynsey Henderson's dad says: "She does lots of volunteering and triathlons and it's going to be a family affair as her mum Mandy and sister Vicki will run with baton later."

  2. 'It's here!'

    Lynsey Henderson and Ceileidh MercerShetland Islands Council

    Shetland Islands Council tweets: "Lynsey Henderson and Ceileidh Mercer welcome the Baton to Sumburgh airport. It's here!

  3. Get involved on Twitter

    Martin Summers tweets: "Beautiful day, so excited for @Batonrelay2014 in @ShetIslandsCll!"

    Martin Summers poses in baton relay uniform@RamsayShetland

  4. Touchdown Sumburgh

    Cameron Buttle
    BBC Scotland

    Stunning morning here, absolutely beautiful views coming in. First baton bearer, Lynsey Henderson, is already off and running.

  5. Baton arrives in Shetland Islands

    Cameron Buttle
    BBC Scotland

    The baton has just arrived at Sumburgh Airport in the Shetland Islands following a short flight from Aberdeen.

    Follow BBC reporter Cameron Buttle on twitter for the latest on the relay.

    He tweeted from Aberdeen Airport a little bit earlier: "Baton checks in for flight to Shetland #bbcbatonrelay #batonrelay"

    Baton checks in at Aberdeen airport

  6. Where can I see the baton today?

    Are you heading out to cheer on today's baton bearers?

    Here's a rough schedule for today:

    • 08.05 Sumburgh

    • 08.50 Sandwick

    • 10.10 Lerwick

    • 11.15 Scalloway

    • 13.05 Aith

    • 14.30 Brae

    • 16.30 Lerwick

    Queen's baton relay map

  7. Welcome to Shetland

    Good morning, and welcome to day 18 of the baton's relay round Scotland.

    Today we head north, we'll bring you live coverage as the baton travels through the Shetland Islands.

    The relay begins in Sumburgh and travels to Sandwick, Lerwick, Scalloway and Brae.

    You can get in touch with us via email or on Twitter via #bbcbatonrelay.