As it happened: Queen's Baton Relay, Day 25, Eilean Siar

Summary

Baton travelled to Daliburgh, Liniclate and Benbecula Airport
The baton was taken by helicopter to the the remotest part of the UK, St Kilda
Relay also visited Tarbert, Butt of Lewis Lighthouse and Stornoway

Live Reporting

Craig Frew and Kimberley Patterson

The baton on St Kildapublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
In this film, BBC Scotland's Cameron Buttle reports from the remote volcanic archipelago of St Kilda.
The baton was carried by open-water swimmer Colin MacLeod and was met by the Convenor of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Norman MacDonald.
St. Kilda is one of the most remote parts of the British Isles, lying 41 miles west of the Outer Hebrides. The island chain which shows signs of more than 2000 years of human occupation was evacuated in 1930, when the final 36 islanders left.
A look back at Liniclatepublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Baton bearer Christopher Bennett carries the baton at Liniclate School, otherwise known as Sgoil Lionacleit, on the Isle of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides earlier today.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Baton bearer Donna MacLeod was surrounded by supporters as she went on her journey with the baton through Liniclate/Lionacleit.
Stornoway Black Puddingpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
David Laing tweeted, external:
"#bbcbatonrelay, external Hope Clyde will try Stornoway black pudding at tonight's celebration -delicious!!"
We are sure he will David.
Butt of Lewis Lighthousepublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Graham Stewart
BBC Scotland
Whilst on the road to the lighthouse for another series of baton bearers, two police runners - one holding the baton aloft - appeared over the horizon silhouetted by the sun.
What this place lacks in population, more than makes up for in scenery on a perfect day like today.
Weather updatepublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Philip Avery has more on the weather expected to greet the baton as it makes its way around Scotland.
The Butt of Lewis Lighthousepublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Earlier, the baton visited the The Butt of Lewis Lighthouse.
It was built by David Stevenson in 1862. It is a red brick tower 37 metres high and there are 168 steps to the top.
It was originally manned by three keepers who lived at the station with their families.
It was automated on the 30 March 1998 and is now remotely monitored from the Northern Lighthouse Board's headquarters in Edinburgh.
The station's claim to fame, according to the 'Guinness Book of Records' some years ago, is that it was the windiest spot in the United Kingdom.
Callander joypublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The Lang family emailed in to say:
"We would like to say well done to Iain Lang who carried the baton in Callander yesterday. The event was very well organised and all of his friends and family enjoyed the day!"
Baton bearer - Colin MacLeodpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Crowds gathered to support Colin on his leg of the journey on the island of Hirta.
Colin swam from Ullapool to Stornoway in relay style to raise over £20,000 in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Are you out watching the baton today? Email or tweet your pictures to #bbcbatonrelay, external
Picture perfectpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Baton bearer Colin Macleod holds the Queen's Baton earlier today on the island of Hirta, the largest island in the St Kilda archipelago in the Outer Hebrides.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Get involvedpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Gerry Gallacher emailed in to let us know about his appearance in his local paper, the Paisley Daily Express, for being a baton bearer.
He said: "I have been selected to carry the baton in Renfrewshire and I have been recently interviewed for an article in the local paper.
"I am really looking forward to the day when I carry the baton on the 17th of July, I look forward to meeting your team."
Image source, Picasa
The BBC will be in Renfrewshire to film the Queen's Baton Relay live. You can watch Gerry and the other Renfrewshire baton bearers on our website on the day.
Harris Housepublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Graham Stewart
BBC Scotland
Residents of Harris House were out enjoying the sun at the school in Tarbet for the Queen's Baton Relay.
Clyde Watchpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Community Safety Glasgow tweeted, external this picture of Clyde outside the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, next to to where the Lawn Bowls competition will take place at Glasgow 2014.
That cheeky chap gets everywhere.
Image source, Community Safety Glasgow
Well Done Janepublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The Commonwealth Games Federation tweeted, external:
"This morning Jane MacIntyre carries the #Glasgow2014 Queen's Baton through Daliburgh/Dalabrog on South Uist."
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Baton welcomepublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Batonrelay 2014 tweeted:
"Great welcome at Daliburgh, Linaclate and Tarbert schools! Thank you South Uist, Benbecula and Harris! #BatonRelay, external"
Image source, Batonrelay2014
"Amazing" baton event in Daliburghpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Iain MacPhee, from Kilphedar in South Uist, emails:
"The photo I've attached is of me this morning at the Daliburgh event. Amazing!
"My sister Kerry Macphee is competing at the Commonwealth Games for mountain biking and also road reserve!!"
Good luck Kerry at the Games.
St Kilda, Australiapublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The baton has been to St Kilda on the Western Isles today and Margaret Nally has been in touch via email about its Australian namesake:
"Still following the baton relay, just thought you may like to know about our seaside suburb of St Kilda, here in Melbourne, Australia.
"Our St Kilda was named after the schooner 'Lady of St Kilda'. She was named after a Lady Grange who was imprisoned on the island of Hirta- the largest of the St Kilda group.
"St Kilda, Melbourne is a very popular seaside suburb. Some of you may already have visited us.
"Still enjoying the live streaming (we do have the same mobile problems out in the countryside)
"Keep up the good work."
Thanks Margaret. If you would like to get involved you can email or tweet your pictures to #bbcbatonrelay, external
Commonwealth Flags on display in Stornowaypublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Three new flags have been added to the collection of European flags on display near the harbour in Stornoway today.
The Commonwealth Games 2014 flag has been raised to mark the Western Isles leg of the Queen's Baton Relay which passes through the islands today.
The flags of Wales and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have also been added to the display in respect of the "Support a Second Team" Commonwealth Games 2014 Legacy initiative.
As part of the initiative every area in Scotland has been twinned with at least one 'second team' to support at Glasgow 2014.
Postpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
Glasgow Science Centre tweeted, external:
"Team #GSConTour are making pals with Clyde at the #batonrelay in Harris!"
Share you tweets using the #bbcbatonrelay, external
Team Scotland uniform defendedpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
The Team Scotland uniform for the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has met a rather negative reception on social media.
In this video designer Jilli Blackwood defends the "high impact" outfit.
What do you think of the designs?
Baton in Tarbertpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 8 July 2014
With the relay underway in Tarbet BBC Scotland's Graham Stewart has emailed us a great photo of Ethel McNally, our oldest baton bearer today.
Are you out watching the relay today? You can get involved by emailing or tweeting your pictures to #bbcbatonrelay, external