Summary

  • The baton relay began at RAF Lossiemouth, it then travelled to Buckie, Cullen and Fochabers

  • It also visited Mosstodloch and Lossiemouth

  • The relay travelled to Hopeman, Kinloss, Forres and Elgin

  1. Guard of honourpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Batonrelay2014 have tweeted:

    "Guard of honour from 39 Engineer Regiment for baton bearer and serviceman Greg Murray #BatonRelay"

    Batonrelay2014
  2. Kinloss supportpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Kim Neill carried the baton on her leg of the journey to the sound of cars buzzing their horns in support.

    To show your support, you can email or tweet, external us.

  3. Baton Bearer - Kim Neillpublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Kim has been nominated to carry the Queen's Baton for teaching cricket to young people across the area. Well done Kim.

  4. Hello Kinlosspublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    We're back on the streets of Kinloss where James Hanton and Mike Rodgers have just exchanged the baton.

  5. Kinloss Army Barrackspublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Baton bearer Greg Murray has been guiding the baton through Kinloss Army Barracks in Moray.

    Greg MurrayImage source, Glasgow 2014
  6. Kinloss Army Barrackspublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Kinloss Army Barracks was previously known as RAF Kinloss and was officially handed over to the army in July 2012.

    The Barracks are now home to the 39 Engineer Regiment who are currently enjoying some picture opportunities with the baton.

  7. Barracks for the batonpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    If you are watching the video stream of the relay at the top of this page, you will see that the baton is currently at the Kinloss Army barracks.

  8. What is the Queen's Baton Relay?published at 15:47 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Are you looking for further information about the relay?

    Read our feature What is the Queen's Baton Relay? for some interesting facts about the baton and its journey throughout the Commonwealth.

  9. Off to Kinlosspublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    The Queen's Baton Relay is currently making its way to Kinloss. We'll be following more baton bearers on their leg of the journey shortly.

  10. Tony's turn with the batonpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Tony Cardwell is now commencing his leg of the relay though Hopeman.

    If you're out in Hopeman today and want to contribute to the page, you can email or tweet, external us.

  11. Baton Bearer - Andrew Wonnacottpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Charity fundraiser Andrew has been running since he was 17 years old. He has since ran nine marathons and over 100 10k races, so his run with the baton should be no problem at all.

    Andrew Wonnacott
  12. Relay gymnasticspublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Holly Cantrill cart wheeled three times during her time with the baton. Good effort

    Holly CantrillImage source, Glasgow 2014
  13. Looking good Jamespublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    On the live feed we can see James Barron (he's the one in the kilt) making his way through Hopeman with the baton.

  14. Journey through Hopemanpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    The Queen's Baton Relay is now live from Hopeman. Hamilton Burr was the first baton bearer. You can watch the relay at the top of this page.

    Hamilton Burr
  15. Get involvedpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    As the Queen's Baton Relay makes it way through Hopeman, you can get involved as well.

    Email or tweet, external us, like Lisa Hawkins who just tweeted this message:

    "Enjoying the live coverage of the baton making its way through my lovely hometown of Lossiemouth. #bbcbatonrelay"

  16. Baton bearer - Cara Farquharpublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Earlier today Cara Farquhar carried the baton in Fochabers. Her Mum tweeted, external this message and picture:

    "Proud mum and dad with Fochabers batonbearer Cara Farquhar. Proud of you sweetheart Hxx #bbcbatonrelay"

    Cara Farquhar
  17. Fly past at Lossiemouthpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Team Scotland athlete Mark Dry could be seen inspecting the air crew and enjoying a fly past at RAF Lossiemouth on the video stream at the top of this page.

    The hammer thrower will compete at the Commonwealth Games in a few weeks time.

    Fly past at LossiemouthImage source, Glasgow 2014
  18. Helicopter video now onlinepublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    We mentioned earlier that the Queen's Baton made a spectacular transfer from an RAF Sea King helicopter on to the deck of an RNLI lifeboat.

    Helicopter winches man carrying Queen's baton onto lifeboatImage source, Glasgow 2014

    You can now watch the video on our website.

  19. Can't get enough of the Queen's Batonpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    Jane McKenzie, who carried the Queen's Baton yesterday in Keith, has emailed in to say: "I am still dressed in my tracks and t-shirt today for the baton's arrival at Baxters. Saw it and held it again. Totally milking it!!

    "Absolutely brilliant and a great bunch of people there keeping everyone on the right track. Roll on the Games."

    Send in your experiences of the Queen's Baton by email or use #bbcbatonrelay, external on Twitter.

  20. How do they do that?published at 14:10 British Summer Time 3 July 2014

    For a look at the gadgets bringing you live coverage of the Queen's Baton Relay as it travels around Scotland, watch our video Glasgow 2014 - Following the baton