Out in forcepublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Tony Nellany
BBC Scotland
The crowds are out in force to greet the baton in Fort Augustus.
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
Out in forcepublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Baton bearer - Thomas Deaspublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Thomas Deas, a talented young cyclist from the Isle of Skye, carried the baton in Fort Augustus.
The people who nominated Thomas said: "He trains persistently and travels all across the country from Skye in order to compete in time trial races, and began last year in third place in the Scottish National Time Trial, an incredible achievement."
Baton bearer - Lesley Hellonpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014Lesley played a key role in securing a new community hall, play-park and youth shelter for Minginish on the Isle of Skye.
Those who nominated her say that she is "dedicated to the creation and improvement of social opportunities for fragile rural communities".
'So proud'published at 12:58 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Lesley Hellon is carrying the baton in Fort Augustus shortly. Her sister Jackie Bennett has emailed a message of support.
She says: "Lesley does so much for the youth on the Isle of Skye and we are all so proud of her. Have a great day - so sad that we are so many miles away and can't be there. Thinking of you - much love - and enjoy - Jackie, Chris and Laura."
'New' sporting rail stationspublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Cambuslangjump, Polevault and Sprintburn are some of the newest train stations in Scotland you may alight from during the Commonwealth Games.
First ScotRail bosses are installing what they describe as "fun, sport-inspired" signs at a number of stations around Scotland to mark Glasgow 2014.
Other favourites include, Ding!Ding!Wall, Longerniddry, Muscleburgh and Falkirk Higher.
Image source, OtherBaton weatherpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
You better pack an umbrella or find one to stand under if you're watching the baton in the Highlands today as it looks like a wet one!
BBC Weather's Sarah Keith-Lucas has the forecast for the weekend ahead of the Queen's Baton journey across Scotland.
Getting readypublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
It's almost time for Jennifer Davidson to carry the baton. She tweets, external: "Uniform all set to go! #FortWilliam #bbcbatonrelay #BatonRelay"
Image source, Jennifer DavidsonAnyone for shinty?published at 12:13 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014The last baton bearer in Drumnadrochit, Helen MacLennan, is given a guard of honour at Glenurquhart Shinty Club Park.
Next stop, Fort Augustuspublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
We are in convoy mode at the moment, travelling the length of Loch Ness, and will shortly arrive in Fort Augustus.
Keep watching the video at the top of the page for the latest from the relay.
Today on the relaypublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
If you have just woken up and decided to join us, welcome to today's baton relay coverage.
The relay has already visited Inverness and Drumnadrochit.
Deanna Lundie, Adam Scott and Kirsty Ewen were some of the first people to carry the baton in Inverness this morning.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Azhar Khan carried the baton through Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Shannon Birnie posed for pictures in Drumnadrochit earlier.
Image source, Glasgow 2014Coming soon...published at 11:35 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
What's better than one castle? Two castles!
After visiting Inverness Castle earlier, the baton is about to visit its second Highland landmark of the day, Urquhart Castle.
Sitting on the banks of Loch Ness, Urquhart was once one of Scotland's largest castles. It is also apparently one of the main locations for reported sightings of the famously shy aquatic beastie, Nessie.
Baton bearer - Ashley Woodhousepublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014Ashley Woodhouse ran with the baton a short while ago in Drumnadrochit.
His daughter Iona Scott-Woodhouse, who is studying at university in Glasgow, emailed to say: "Unfortunately wasn't there in person but have been watching online.
"It looks like a brilliant morning so far - a great mix of young and old faces from the community, both carrying the baton and out supporting."
She adds: "My dad has done so much for sport in the Highlands over the years so I'm sure it was a proud moment for him!
"Thanks again for the online coverage which has allowed me to be a part of it whilst away from home."
Watch again?published at 11:09 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
We have received lots of messages asking if you can watch the Queen's Baton Relay again.
You can scroll back throw today's stream, using the video player at the top of the page, but be quick as it is only available until 17.30 BST.
For example, if you want to watch the celebrations at Inverness Castle earlier, slide the cursor to 08.30 on the video feed.
Drumnadrochit baton bearerspublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
The baton is working its way round the picturesque village of Drumnadrochit, which lies on the west shore of Loch Ness.
The lucky baton bearers here include Eilidh Coghill, Joyce Simpson, Shannon Birnie and Helen MacLennan.
'Hunt for elusive Nessie'published at 10:40 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Continuing the Nessie theme, Baton Relay 2014 have also tweeted: "Here's one for all the believers! The baton pays a visit to Loch Ness in the hunt for the elusive Nessie! #BatonRelay"
Image source, Glasgow 2014Storm Fraser was the first baton bearer in Drumnadrochit.
Where's Nessie?published at 10:34 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Tony Nellany
BBC ScotlandThe baton relay has arrived at Loch Ness but will Nessie come say hello? #BBCBatonRelay, external
Baton bearer - Allan Kanepublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014Retired caretaker Allan Kane, who is due to run with the baton soon, is described as a "valued pillar of the local community", by the people who nominated him for the time he has spent supporting local children's sporting activities.
Get involved on Twitterpublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Jennifer Davidson has tweeted about carrying the baton, external later, saying: "Excited to be carrying the commonwealth baton through Fort William today despite the rain!!! :) #bbcbatonrelay"
Ginny also posted a message on twitter, external: "We have the #BatonRelay coming through the village in a couple of hours. Fingers crossed the rain stays off until afterwards."
Catch Clydepublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
Glasgow 2014 have just tweeted, external: "From today 25 statues of @Clyde2014 will be sprouting up across Glasgow!"
Image source, Glasgow 2014Where you can see the relay todaypublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 12 July 2014
The baton relay has just left Queen's Park athletic track in Inverness, and is expected arrive in Drumnadrochit at 10:30 BST.
If you want to see the baton in the Highlands today, here is the rough schedule:
10:30 BST Drumnadrochit
12:00 BST Fort Augustus
13:55 BST Spean Bridge
15:15 BST Glenfinnan
16:15 BST Fort William