Summary

  • Fred MacAulay carries baton at Scone Palace

  • Baton arrived by flotilla in Perth to the cheers of hundreds and a firework display

  • Baton visited Aviemore, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Birnam

  • Other stops included Blairgowrie and Rattray

  1. Goodbye everyonepublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Bryan Quinn
    BBC Scotland News

    That's all from today's Queen's Baton Relay. The crowds didn't let the showers stop them coming out to cheer on the baton bearers from Rothes to Perth.

    13-year-old William Harper was the youngest runner when he carried the baton through the streets of Perth.

    William HarperImage source, PA

    Check back on the live page tomorrow for highlights and more photographs from today's baton relay.

    Thanks for all of your emails and tweets on #bbcbatonrelay , external

    Tomorrow, the baton travels from Perth to Stirling where one of the highlights will be its arrival at the famous Gleneagles golf course - home of this year's Ryder Cup - from the air by a parachute display team from the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.

    Join us from 08:00 BST for all of the latest from the relay.

  2. Baton bearer - Daniel Traverspublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    The final baton bearer of the day, Daniel was a member of Scotland's first ever badminton squad to claim a Commonwealth medal when they won gold at the 1986 Edinburgh Games.

    He than managed further medal success, this time as a coach, when he lead Scotland's badminton team to bronze at the 2002 Manchester Games.

  3. Fantastic reception in Perthpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Perth is full of noise and colour as hundreds of people line the streets to celebrate the Queen's Baton Relay in the Fair City. A pipe and steel drum band are amongst those out to join in the festivities.

    The mood of celebration continues with each of the baton bearers being given a hero's welcome as they make their way towards North Inch.

  4. Keeping it in the familypublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Earlier, Blairgowrie baton bearer Jodie Smith made sure her run was a family affair as she enlisted her brother Robbie to help pipe her along her route.

    BagpiperImage source, PA

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  5. Baton bearer - Ian Marsdenpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Fred passed the baton to Ian, who is a Commonwealth veteran having competed in shooting events in seven previous Games including Delhi 2010.

    He claimed a gold medal at the 1990 Games and a bronze at the 1994 event. He was also the flag carrier for Scotland at the opening ceremony for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006.

    Fred MacAulay and Ian MarsdenImage source, Glasgow 2014
  6. Back on dry landpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    It was a spectacular welcome to Perth for the baton as a flotilla of around 20 kayaks travelled down the River Tay.

    Baton bearer Fred MacAulay was welcomed ashore with the skirl of pipes and the Commonwealth Youth Circus, as a massive firework display signalled the baton's return to dry land.

    To top it all off....it's even stopped raining.

    fireworks in Perth
    commonwealth youth circus
    baton arrives in PerthImage source, Glasgow 2014
    Fred in PerthImage source, Glasgow 2014
  7. We are sailingpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    The baton's journey from Scone Palace sees it travel down the River Tay as part of a flotilla.

    It will sail under the Queen's Bridge before leaving the river at the Railway Bridge. If you are watching the video stream on this page, you will see the locals who have gathered in Perth to see its arrival.

  8. Paws for thoughtpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Graham Stewart
    BBC Scotland

    It's not just people who have braved the rain to cheer on the baton runners...

    Scone Palace Dogs

    Sam, Sally, Penny and Ellie have come all the way from Northern Ireland to see the baton as it visits Scone Palace.

  9. Dancing a merry jigpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Baton bearer Megan Laird got the chance to do a quick jig before she handed the baton over to Robert Ellis in Blairgowie.

    Highland jigImage source, PA
  10. Epic journeypublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Fred - who took the time to pose for photographs behind the wheel of a classic car, with birds of prey and with some lucky locals - has followed the baton's journey closely throughout the Commonwealth.

    He regularly spoke with the BBC's Mark Beaumont, who followed the baton around the world for seven months, on his radio show.

    Here is Mark describing his best moments following the Queen's Baton Relay.

  11. Junior Ryder Cuppublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Graham Stewart
    BBC Scotland

    The baton was the centre of attention during a photo shoot at Blairgowie Golf Club earlier, where the Junior Ryder Cup takes place in September.

    Club captain Alasdair Drummond, baton bearer Stuart Wilson, junior captain Bradley Neil and ladies captain Margaret Hunter posed for a picture with the baton and the Junior Ryder Cup.

    Blairgowie golfImage source, BBC

    Addressing a packed clubhouse earlier, Mr Drummond said: "The Junior Ryder Cup will be the most spectacular event this club has ever hosted." Referring to their American opponents he added: "We're going to thrash them!"

  12. It's our Fred!published at 17:26 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    After leaving Blairgowie, the baton has arrived at Scone Palace where it is carried by BBC Scotland's very own Fred MacAulay.

  13. Video streampublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Margaret Nally, who is watching our coverage of the baton relay from Australia, emailed us earlier to say she was hoping to see Helen Glostein run with the baton at Blairgowie.

    She has got back in touch with us to say: "Thanks to all those in the media vehicle - didn't think we were going to make it at Blairgowrie - someone must have been peddling fast to keep the data connection going!!

    "Mission accomplished - was great to see young Helen and her parents. Rain held off too, and I think i received a wave.

    "Thanks again BBC and crew - I'm off to bed - 1am on the 5th. Have a good day."

    Thanks Margaret.

    However, our video coverage of some other parts of the relay today has been broken up more than usual. This is due to the poorer mobile phone data coverage in some rural areas.

    We will continue to do our best to bring you everything we can of the Queen's Baton Relay in Scotland.

  14. Smiling facespublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Amanda Wilson tweets:, external "happy girls in Blairgowrie today. Runner Susan Whiteford."

    Susan WhitefordImage source, Twitter

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  15. Palace boundpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Stuart Wilson was the final baton bearer of the Blairgowie and Rattary leg of today's relay. It's been a blast!

    At the moment, the baton has made a stop at Blairgowrie Golf Club before its journey to Scone Palace.

  16. Forever youngpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Baton bearer Ellen Howat proves that age is no barrier as she stops to let some local children touch the baton on her run through the busy streets of Blairgowie.

    Ellen Howat

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  17. Baton bearer - Gregor Thomaspublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Baton runner Gregor has recently achieved his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award by volunteering for charity group The Brae, which provides horse riding therapy for disabled children, and also Teen Ranch.

    He still continues to volunteer for these parties and is presently completing a SQV in Sports Coaching.

  18. Let me see!published at 16:08 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Paul MacFarlane took a breather from his run with the baton to let a curious child get a good look.

    QBR photo

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  19. Dancing in the Blairgowrie streetspublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    There is a fantastic display of colour as hundreds of people line the streets to watch the baton pass through the burgh

    Blairgowie

    These young children stopped for a quick snap as they followed the baton round the Blairgowie streets.

  20. Baton bearer - Nick Colepublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 4 July 2014

    Keen walker Nick is heavily involved with the Stride For Life walking scheme which aims to improve the fitness of older people.

    Nick ColeImage source, PA

    Nick is also a member of the local council and a director of Volunteer Development Scotland where he has planned a number of charity walks across Perth and the surrounding areas.