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

  1. Baton takes breakpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    The relay has paused for a lunch break. The action should resume shortly.

  2. Baton bearer - Angela MacVicarpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Last to carry the baton in Bishopton was Angela MacVicar.

    Angela MacVicarImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Angela worked for 10 years with the Anthony Nolan Trust, during which time she lost her daughter to leukaemia. She then founded her own charity, Rainbow Valley, external, which helps those affected by cancer.

  3. Shereen steps outpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Shereen Nanjiani and Kimberley ClarkImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The relay has arrived in Erskine. First baton bearer Kimberley Clark has just handed over to BBC Scotland radio presenter Shereen Nanjiani.

  4. Action from Langbankpublished at 13:20 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Bernard Gonet was first to carry the baton in Langbank.

    Baton bearer Bernard GonetImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Russell Overend (right) then passed it to Andrew Evans.

    sddasdImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Russell has organised Langbank's gala days for the last three years, reintroducing the event after a gap of a decade. He also volunteers on the community council and project managed the creation of a new village football field.

  5. Baby bites batonpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Prior to his stint with the baton Stuart McPhail posed for some pictures with his family.

    Stuart McPhail and familyImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The baby must have been ready for lunch, judging by the way the baton was chewed.

  6. Baton bearer - Kirsteen Millerpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Kirsteen Miller has just carried the baton through Bishopton.

    Kirsteen MillerImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Physiotherapist Kirsteen is an international badminton player who won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2002.

  7. Hello Bishoptonpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Barbara MorganImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Barbara Morgan is the first person to carry the baton in Bishopton.

    The relay has already been to Langbank, and we hopefully bring you some pictures from there very soon.

  8. Journey round the Commonwealthpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Prior to its 40 day tour of Scotland, the Queen's baton has spent the last nine months making a journey around the Commonwealth.

    It has travelled almost 120,000 miles and visited 70 nations and territories since since it left Buckingham Palace in October last year.

    To mark the relay's arrival in Glasgow, BBC Scotland is broadcasting a documentary about its epic trip.

    The programme airs on BBC Two in Scotland at 17:55 BST on Sunday.

  9. Right turn, Clyde!published at 12:40 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Simon Dedman
    BBC News

    Coverage maybe slightly delayed as we have come across some bother, a low bridge. Our vehicle is on a detour in Renfrewshire.

    Baton relay bus
  10. Houston, not a problem!published at 12:25 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Large crowds gathered in Houston as Patricia MacKinnon passed the baton to Alan Marshall.

    Patricia is a former 100m athlete and competed at the Commonwealth Games in 1970.

    Patricia MacKinnon passed the baton to Alan MarshallImage source, Glasgow 2014

    James Fallon was the last baton bearer in the town. Next stop, Langbank.

  11. Mission accomplished - Bridge of Weirpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Graham Stewart
    BBC Scotland

    Crowds lining the streets two or three deep in parts of Bridge of Weir.

    Some of these Renfrewshire crowds seem like they are vying with each other to be the most enthusiastic! We've also been helping whip up the mood in the media vehicle.

    crowds in RenfrewshireImage source, Glasgow 2014
  12. Well done Toni!published at 12:07 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Emotional scenes as Toni Napolitano walks with her supporters during her stint with the baton in Bridge of Weir.

    Toni Napolitano walks with her supportersImage source, Glasgow 2014
  13. High-five!published at 11:53 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    A big high-five from Scottish hockey internationalist Samantha Judge to Andrew Girvan, as we continue the relay in Bridge of Weir.

  14. 'Amazing community support'published at 11:40 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Graham Stewart
    BBC Scotland

    We witnessed amazing community support in Linwood. Some of the biggest and most enthusiastic crowds so far.

    Linwood crowdsImage source, Glasgow 2014
  15. Touchdown Brookfieldpublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Laura Forbes is the first baton bearer in the Renfrewshire town.

    The people who nominated Laura, who has fought back from serious illness, say "she is positive and caring towards everyone".

    Laura helps to support fellow disabled people through work she does with the local housing association.

    Well done Laura!

    Laura ForbesImage source, Glasgow 2014
  16. Are you watching the relay?published at 11:22 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    The baton is now on its way to Brookfield.

    Watch the video feed at the top of this page for all the latest.

    Send you pictures and stories via email or tweet #bbcbatonrelay, external.

  17. Get involved on emailpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Maura and Des Browne are watching the video feed of the relay in Washington DC in support of Charles Lapsley. They emailed in to say:

    "Saw some of Charles's pals at Wallace Court with the Baton, brilliant! Linwood now, here's Charles! Looking good, well done, Cuz, fantastic to see him and family. Thanks to all who made it possible."

    Sam Browne added, "Well done Charles from everyone who couldn't be there today."

    Charles LapsleyImage source, Glasgow 2014

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  18. Linwood welcomes the batonpublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    Graham Stewart
    BBC Scotland

    Fantastic turn out in Linwood. The sun is out, there are huge cheers and people are waving their flags like mad.

    Linwood baton celebrations
  19. Today on the relaypublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    It's been a very busy morning as the relay travels through Renfrewshire.

    We've had local heroes, athletes and celebrities all having their moment with the baton and it has just turned 11am!

    The baton bearer supporters have also been out in force as the sun shines.

    Boy with Clyde toyImage source, Glasgow 2014
    Children wave flagsImage source, Glasgow 2014
  20. Go Rachel!published at 10:48 British Summer Time 17 July 2014

    There was lots of support in Kilbarchan earlier for baton bearer Rachel Hyslop, including this fantastic homemade sign.

    Support for Kilbarchan baton bearer Rachel HyslopImage source, Glasgow 2014