Summary

  • Relay started in Inverness and ended in Fort William

  • It also visited Drumnadrochit, Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge and Glenfinnan

  • Baton taken over Glenfinnan Viaduct by steam train

  • Crowds and pipers welcomed relay in Fort William

  1. That's all for todaypublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    That's all from Queen's Baton Relay Live for today.

    Alasdair Strange was the last baton bearer in Fort William, and brings today's proceedings to a close.

    The good weather deserted us today but the crowds still came out in force to cheer on the relay as it travelled from Inverness.

    We've had two castles, two forts and a trip on a steam train.

    If only the Loch Ness monster had put in an appearance.

    Urquhart Castle

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  2. David Sedgwick steams onpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    David Sedgwick is not only the relay's most nominated baton bearer, he also seems to be the most photographed!

    Here he is crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, presumably giving the relay organisers palpitations with another "don't drop the baton" moment.

    Baton bearer David Sedgewick leans out of train windowImage source, Glasgow 2014

    He also joined in Frank and Christine McGibbon's ruby wedding anniversary celebrations aboard the "Jacobite" steam train.

    Baton bearer David Sedgewick poses with couple on trainImage source, Glasgow 2014

    They look far too young to have been married for 40 years.

    Looks like everyone had a wonderful time on the steam train.

  3. Baton bearer - Lyndsay Bradleypublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Lyndsay BradleyImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Lyndsay plays shinty for Ardnamurchan Camanachd. She also organises shinty matches, rugby coaching sessions and spends her weekends taking junior team members to fixtures.

    Those who nominated her say Lyndsay "truly goes beyond the call of duty for the local inhabitants".

  4. Baton bearer - Cameron Boltonpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Cameron BoltonImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Sixteen-year-old Cameron has won numerous trophies competing in Highland games. He recently started coaching the Lochaline Primary School football team too.

  5. Get involvedpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Findlay Stein
    BBC Scotland

    Have you taken part in the relay today, or did you brave the weather to cheer on the baton?

    We would love to hear about your experience and see any pictures you've taken.

    Please email or tweet using #bbcbatonrelay, external.

  6. Baton bearer - Ann Brownpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Ann BrownImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Ann has been head coach of Highland Disability Sport (Lochaber) for 10 years, and taken the team to three Special Olympics.

    According to those who nominated her, she has always encouraged the club's other coaches "while forgetting about the credit she rightfully deserves".

  7. Baton expresspublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    The baton has safely arrived at Fort William railway station, carried off the "Jacobite" steam train by David Sedgwick, the relay's most-nominated baton bearer.

    David's wife and mother were waiting on the platform to greet him.

  8. All aboardpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Glasgow 2014 have tweeted: "Scotland's most nominated batonbearer, Dr David Sedgwick, at Glenfinnan station"

    David Sedgwick at Glenfinnan stationImage source, Glasgow 2014
  9. Baton bearer - David Sedgwickpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    David is the relay's most-nominated baton bearer with 130 people putting him forward.

    Before retiring earlier this year, he worked for more than 21 years as a consultant surgeon at Lochaber's Belford Hospital.

    David volunteers at local sporting events, and has been involved with mountain rescue and numerous charitable organisations.

    He has also self-funded the training of young doctors and surgeons in developing countries.

    According to one of the many who nominated him, "almost every single person in the West Highlands is undoubtedly indebted to Mr Sedgwick".

  10. Quiz timepublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    While we wait for the baton relay to resume why not try our Queen's Baton Relay quiz.

    Bulb genericImage source, Getty Images
  11. Spotted!published at 15:22 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Nessie sculptureImage source, AFP

    A sculpture of the Loch Ness Monster, crafted by Speyside sculptor Stuart Murdoch, has been installed at the Glasgow 2014 Athletes Village.

    The village will be officially opened on Sunday.

  12. Anyone for quidditch?published at 15:09 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Alnwick Castle

    The Glenfinnan Viaduct is not the first Harry Potter location to feature in this year's relay.

    As the baton journeyed round England last month, it stopped off at Alnwick Castle, which doubles as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

    While there, the baton was treated to a quick game of quidditch.

  13. Going to Glenfinnanpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    The baton is now back on the bus and heading for Glenfinnan.

    There it will board a train and cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which will look very familiar to any fans of the Harry Potter movies.

  14. Clyde at the castlepublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde poses with man in full Highland dress with Urquhart Castle in the backgroundImage source, Glasgow 2014

    It looks like Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde has made a new friend, who appears to be dressed as a Jacobite, at Urquhart Castle earlier today.

  15. Baton bearer - Liam Dyerpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Liam, is a youth ambassador in Mallaig High School, where he encourages students to become involved in sports. In the words of those who nominated him, Liam is "enthusiastic, optimistic and massively pro-active".

  16. Baton bearer - Betty MacLachlanpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Betty, who retires this year, has taught at Spean Bridge Primary School for 40 years. She set up the Spean Bridge Senior Citizens Club, where she now volunteers, and also coaches badminton to local youngsters.

  17. Just arrivedpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Fiona McEwan with the baton at the Commando memorialImage source, Glasgow 2014

    We've just arrived at the Commando memorial in Spean Bridge. The first baton bearer is Fiona McEwan.

  18. Commando memorialpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    The Category A listed monument was built as a memorial to the British Commandos who trained in the rugged terrain around Spean Bridge during World War Two.

    Designed by sculptor Scott Sutherland, the bronze statue of three Commandos looking south towards Ben Nevis was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1952.

    Find out more about the Commandos and an archaeological dig at their former training site.

    Commando Memorial near Spean BridgeImage source, Peter evans/geograph
  19. Spean Bridgepublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    The relay is currently heading towards the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge.

  20. Baton bearer - Kenny MacKenziepublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 12 July 2014

    Kenny has been coaching badminton - in a voluntary capacity - for decades. He is "a positive role model for young sports men and women in the Mallaig area", according to those who nominated him.