Chris McDaid, a supporter of Newton Mearns' baton bearer Paul McDaid, tweeted: "That was brilliant and thanks to @policescotland who were fantastic #paulbatonrelay #bbcbatonrelay"

Uzma Mir-Young posted: "#bbcbatonrelay well done Noreen and Nadeem Siddiqui for carrying+for tireless efforts to get more ethnic min people on bone marrow register"

Lesley Jones tweeted: "In Inverness, ready to watch my Uncle Bill carrying the Commonwealth baton in Eaglesham #bbcbatonrelay #wondersoftechnology"

David Mushet, a baton bearer in Barrhead, said: "#bbcbatonrelay Brilliant experience this morning despite the weather in a damp and dreich Barrhead. @BYFC01 #cmoantheheid #goteamscotland

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Heather Mushet took this Commonwealth-themed picture featuring Barrhead baton bearers with the flags of India, the Commonwealth, Tuvalu and Scotland.

Fireman Alister Ogg was nominated to carry the baton for his work in cycling over the past 40 years.

Alister is currently the chairman of the West of Scotland Cycling Association.

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BBC Scotland

I just overhead John Barrowman saying his family in the USA were watching him carry baton and it was "very emotional".

He told me himself that although he doesn't live in Glasgow any longer Scotland is always in his heart.

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Sian Jones sent us this picture of her Australian, English and Welsh family all looking forward to the Commonwealth Games.

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Sian went out to watch the relay in Neilston.

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John Barrowman, best known for playing the Doctor Who and Torchwood character Captain Jack, made fellow baton bearer Irene Clark's day when he danced with her to the sounds of Williamwood Pipe Band in the courtyard of Greenbank Garden House.

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Actor John Barrowman gave fellow baton bearer Alison Young a hug and shouted "Scotland" when he took the baton.

He ran for some of his stint before stopping to let young people touch the baton, while the Williamwood Pipe Band played for the large crowd that had turned out to see the Torchwood star.

The entertainer then posed for photographs at Greenbank Garden House.

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Jean Rodger's son David wished her well earlier on Twitter.

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Netball coach Margaret Barr certainly looks like she enjoyed her run with the baton.

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Ailish Douglas was another community baton bearer in Barrhead.

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Marie Baxter didn't let the rain ruin her moment with the Queen's Baton.

Baton bearer Harjot sports a pretty fine pair of gold trainers during his leg of the relay in Newton Mearns. His supporters let off party poppers when his stint came to an end.

Leanne Alexander emailed in with this picture of Helen, Louis and Eilidh Strickland and Nieve Alexander in Neilston cheering on the Queen's Baton.

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Paul McDaid (pictured with Anna Beattie) is described as a "charming, sociable, truly inspirational man" by those who nominated him to carry the Queen's Baton.

Paul, who has Down's syndrome, nearly died four years ago when he contracted swine flu. Since then, he has worked hard to regain his health and he now volunteers at a local charity shop.

Well done Paul.

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One of the 30 people who nominated Anisa described her as having a "knack for simultaneously giving and inspiring".

She is a keen sportswoman - playing hockey, swimming and being an active member of a running club.

Anisa also volunteers, takes part in charity fundraising events and is currently undertaking her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Readers have been using #bbcbatonrelay, external on Twitter to highlight their thoughts on today's Queen's Baton Relay in East Renfrewshire.

Drew Oswald tweeted: "Good luck to my pal Paul McDaid carrying the baton today in Newton Mearns.@chrismc1957 #bbcbatonrelay"

David Rodger said: "Well done Jinty Rodger (Mum) on running your leg of the Queens Baton Relay in the Barrhead drizzle! #bbcbatonrelay"

LadyS - baton bearer Shannon McKechnie - tweeted: "Loved running with the baton, despite the rain, what an honour. Thanks to everyone who came to watch #bbcbatonrelay"

Karen Creaney posted: "#bbcbatonrelay welcome to East Renfrewshire on this wet day, wont dampen the smiles though :)"

And finally, Laura Tyrie tweeted: "#bbcbatonrelay My niece Amiee Pollard running with the baton tomorrow in Paisley at 6.36pm travel along Mill Street."

Oliver Deary from Madras Nursery in Neilston is pictured cheering on the baton this morning.

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BBC Weather forecaster Steven Keates says: "Some rain this morning but it should improve later into a nice day though there will still be a few scattered showers.

Fergus Prior emailed us from Adelaide, Australia to wish his big brother Ivan all the best for his stint with the baton later in Busby.

"During the Busby section I will be looking out for my big brother 79, Ivan who is carrying the baton.

"Ivan won the gold medal for bowls in Manchester representing the Scottish para team. I have asked him to wear his medal but to dispense with the crown,' he jokes.

"Go Ivan."

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Sir Chris Hoy has been dubbed Britain's greatest ever Olympian after winning six gold and one silver medal.

His amazing journey took him from a cycling club in Edinburgh to the biggest sporting stages in the world.

But he doesn't believe that he was simply born to be a champion. So how did he do it? And how does his story compare with the other top athletes?

In Sir Chris Hoy: How to Win Gold, the celebrated Scot meets Andy Murray, Lennox Lewis, Sir Steve Redgrave, Rebecca Adlington and Graeme Obree.

The documentary is on BBC One Scotland tonight at 21:00 BST as part of the countdown to Glasgow 2014.

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Erin is a Scottish champion triathlete.

The 14-year-old was awarded the Convenor's Award for outstanding achievement by East Renfrewshire Council last year.

The weather might have been a bit damp and gloomy but that didn't stop Shannon McKechnie from enjoying her time carrying the baton in Uplawmoor earlier.

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Harry Hogan took the baton round Neilston Leisure Centre during his stint in the relay.

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Baton bearers Morven Considine and Stuart McDougall pose for the cameras in Neilston.

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Chris McDaid has just tweeted, external: "Ok now just need the rain to stop #paulbatonrelay #bbcbatonrelay.

Paul McDaid, who is described by the people who nominated as a "charming, sociable and truly inspirational man", will carry the baton in Newton Mearns a bit later this morning.