As it happened: Queen's Baton Relay, Day 34, Renfrewshire

Summary

The baton made its way from Howwood to Paisley
Altered Images singer and Gregory's Girl star Clare Grogan carried baton in Johnstone
BBC radio presenter Shereen Nanjiani took part in the relay in Erskine

Live Reporting

Craig Frew and Findlay Stein

Goodnight from uspublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
That's all from Queen's Baton Relay Live for today.
Once again the turnout has been fantastic all day, building to a peak in Paisley when the crowds were five deep in places.
Pop star and actress Clare Grogan carried the baton in Johnstone, and BBC Radio Scotland's Shereen Nanjiani took a turn in Erskine.
However, the relay is for everyone and our picture of the day shows Lauren McCready getting some support from a very special constable.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
The baton is in West Dunbartonshire tomorrow. Join us from 07:20 BST for live coverage.
Are you, or is someone you know, taking part in the relay tomorrow? We would love to hear from you on email.
For the latest on the baton relay visit our website.
Goodnight.
Coming up tomorrowpublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
The relay travels around West Dunbartonshire tomorrow, from Duntocher to Clydebank.
Here is a rough timetable if you're planning on cheering the baton.
- 07:25 BST Duntocher
- 08.33 BST St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Clydebank
- 09:05 BST Clydebank
- 10:40 BST Dalmuir
- 12:15 BST Old Kilpatrick
- 12:55 BST Dumbarton
- 15:20 BST Balloch
- 17:25 BST Jamestown
- 17:55 BST Clydebank
It's a baton, not a torch!published at 19:06 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Graham Stewart
BBC Scotland
Slight baton malfunction.
The LED illuminating the Queen's message went out, and the baton was removed for a quick battery change.
In the meantime a local woman, Angie McGuire, who was parading her own homemade torch, offered her services, much to the amusement of the crowd.
A relit baton soon appeared and the convoy continued to its final destination, the Lagoon leisure centre.
The evening celebrations are now in full swing.
Town and gownpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Paisley has given the baton a great welcome today. Even the academics at the University of the West of Scotland left their desks to join in the fun.
Professor Craig Mahoney, principal and vice-chancellor, tweets: "#bbcbatonrelay, external VP Jeanne Keay ready for @Glasgow2014 baton relay to pass @UniWestScotland @thecgf in Paisley"
Image source, Craig Mahoney
Amazing turnoutpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Findlay Stein
BBC Scotland
Is anyone in Paisley actually indoors at the moment?
There must be thousands lining the streets to cheer on the final baton bearers in glorious sunshine.
Neilston Road was five deep in places.
Dancing Deveneypublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Michael Deveney proved a crowd-pleaser during his stint with the baton.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
He received some massive cheers, possibly as a result of his unorthodox dance moves.
'Proud to be part of it'published at 18:28 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Renfrewshire is full of Twitter users, it seems.
An enthusiastic Gayle Russell, who carried the baton in Gallowhill, tweets: "One of the best things you can experience in your life - proud to be part of it - #bbcbatonrelay, external"
Image source, Gayle Russell
Still cheeringpublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
They're still cheering in Paisley for this evening's final batch of baton bearers.
Gavin McArdle has just handed over to Callum Matthews.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Baton buddiespublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Glasgow2014, external tweeted a picture of Team Scotland's Kenneth Bain with Jim Goodwin (left) and Gary Teale.
Image source, Batonrelay2014
They say: "Off the field: Hockey player Kenneth Bain meets us with some of the @saintmirrenfc team in #Paisley! @Team_Scotland"
Relay in picturespublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Look back on some pictorial highlights from days 23 to 32 of the relay on our website.
Baton bearer - Bill Fergusonpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Eighty-five-year-old Bill is today's oldest baton bearer. He is vice-chair of Glenburn community council and, in the words of those who nominated him, "his attitude and commitment are an inspiration to all, especially the young".
Team supportpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Fellow Team Scotland hockey player David Forsyth was watching Kenneth Bain on our live video stream.
He tweeted, external: "Just watched my bro @Kennybain13 carry the baton #bbcbatonrelay"
'What a day' for the Jordanspublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Jordan Holmes carried the baton in Renfrew.
He tweets, external: "Best day of my life today was a once and a lifetime experience and I was glad to be a part of it #bbcbatonrelay"
Image source, Jordan Holmes
Jordan Szafranek, from the Scotland karate squad, was the next baton bearer. He tweeted a selfie with the other Jordan.
He says: "What a day, thanks to everyone who came out and supported me!!! #bbcbatonrelay, external"
Image source, Jordan Szafranek
Baton bearer - Kenneth Bainpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Kenneth Bain received a very warm reception from the Paisley crowd.
Kenneth is a member of Team Scotland's hockey squad, and also competed at the 2010 Games in Delhi.
Party timepublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
They're having a party at the University of the West of Scotland to celebrate the baton's arrival in Paisley today.
Kim Macintyre, an academic administrator, says: "#BBCBatonRelay waiting for the baton @UniWestScotland"
Image source, Kim Macintyre
Baton bearer - Denzel Darkupublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Denzel Darku handed the baton to Alisha Paterson.
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Denzel is a volunteer football coach and a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Relay great fanspublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Katherine Bradley has emailed this picture of Anne Kerr with her granddaughters Amy and Zoe, relay fans extraordinaire.
Image source, Katherine Bradley
Katherine says: "They're such big fans that they watched the baton relay in Bridge of Weir and then drove back to Bishopton to watch it there too!"
'Class' selfiepublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
One of the Renfrew baton bearers, Euan Cleary, has posted a selfie on Twitter using our hashtag, external.
Euan says: "Absolutely class today! Weather was awesome and so was everyone that came out to see the baton! #BBCBatonRelay, external"
Image source, Euan Cleary
Baton bearer - Nessie Shieldspublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Image source, Glasgow 2014
Eighty-one-year-old Nessie was a foster carer who eventually adopted three of the children she looked after. She also helped with the Boys' Brigade and was a swimming coach for the City of Glasgow club.
Arms up for Ashleypublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 17 July 2014
Graham Stewart
BBC Scotland
A great, well-attended visit to Renfrew comes to an end.
Ashley Hutchison was the final baton bearer, given the honour of a "Grand Old Duke of York" by the police escort.