Summary

  • The relay started in Duntocher and ends in Clydebank

  • The baton was taken down the Titan Crane in Clydebank by abseil and along Loch Lomond by boat

  • Climber Dave MacLeod took the baton up Dumbarton Rock

  1. Postpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 15 September 2014

  2. Goodbye from the live page teampublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Bryan Quinn
    BBC Scotland News

    That's all from the Queen's Baton Relay live page for today.

    The sun was shining and it helped bring out big crowds to help cheer along runners on day 35 of the relay in Scotland.

    West Dunbartonshire crowd

    Local heroes and athletes all played their part in making the West Dunbartonshire leg a great success.

    We've had emails, tweets and pictures many readers as the baton's journey continues to bring smiles all over the country.

    The baton travels from Bearsden to Bishopbriggs tomorrow. You can join us from 07:45 BST for live coverage.

    Are you, or is someone you know, taking part in the relay tomorrow? We would love to hear from you.

    You can get the latest news from the baton relay on our website.

  3. Tomorrow's relaypublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Chris Baille's run in Clydebank marks the end of today's baton relay.

    Tomorrow it's East Dunbartonshire's turn to host the relay. If you fancy going out to cheer along the runners you will be able to see them at the following times and locations.

    • 07:55 Bearsden

    • 10:00 Milngavie

    • 11.30 Bardowie

    • 12:05 Lennoxtown

    • 13:30 Milton of Campsie

    • 15:00 Kirkintilloch

    • 17:40 Lenzie

    • 17:55 Bishopbriggs

  4. Special memoriespublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    The baton relay has been in West Dunbartonshire today but it has given thousands of people across Scotland some special memories over the past few weeks.

    April Smith emailed: "Just wanted to share a photo of my son Connor carrying the baton in Kilbirnie in North Ayrshire.

    "We are all so very proud of him as he has autism and was nominated by his school, Spark of Genius. He also became an uncle later that day to a beautiful baby boy Aiden so all in all a fantastic day."

    April Smith QBR emailImage source, April Smith

    Remember you can send us your own baton stories and pictures via email or twitter using #bbcbatonrelay, external.

  5. Athlete - Chris Bailliepublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    The final baton bearer for today's leg of the relay is hurdler Chris Baillie.

    Hailing from Old Kilpatrick, Chris is a Commonwealth Games veteran. He first ran at the 2002 Games in Manchester before winning the silver medal at 110m hurdles at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

    Chris also represented his country at the 2010 Games in Delhi.

  6. Baton bearer - James Gallagherpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Carrying the baton now in Clydebank is James Gallagher.

    The septuagenarian may be the oldest nominated baton bearer in West Dunbartonshire but he's also one of the busiest. James has helped thousands of children and young people learn how to safely kayak and still teaches every week at Drumchapel and Clydebank Kayak Club.

    In 2013 his achievements at the club were recognised when he was awarded an honorary lifetime membership.

  7. Baton on TVpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Readers in Scotland can see some highlights of today's baton relay on Reporting Scotland tonight. Coming up on BBC1 any minute.

  8. Boy wonderpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Iain MacPhee emailed in this picture of his nephew getting his chance to get involved in the baton relay.

    "A wee picture attached of my nephew Lewis Thackrey, aged 7, who got to hold the baton briefly just after its descent from Dumbarton Castle.

    "The helpfulness and enthusiasm of the security staff allowing the public to participate where possible made this small boy's day and will give him something to 'brag' about for quite some time. Thank you all for such an experience and go Team Scotland at the Games!!!"

    Lewis ThackreyImage source, Iain McPhee
  9. Hello again, Clydebankpublished at 18:18 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    The baton relay has resumed in Clydebank. Rachel Liddell was the first baton bearer and she was greeted with cheers from the crowd as she handed over to Jason Carr.

    Rachel Liddell hands the baton to Jason CarrImage source, Glasgow 2014
  10. Jamestown successpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Charlene McDiarmid tweets: "Was looking forward to seeing the #BatonRelay, external at jamestown all day and it did not disappoint. C'mon #teamscotland, external"

  11. 'Etched on our hearts'published at 18:14 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    We've had an email from Suzanne Fernando telling us about her experience of carrying the baton in North Ayrshire.

    Suzanne, who raises money for Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust after surviving cervical cancer diagnosed during her second pregnancy, was handed the baton by her daughter Jordan.

    Suzanne Fernando hugs daughter JordanImage source, Glasgow 2014

    "As I watched my daughter running towards me with the baton, my heart was just bursting with pride. It definitely was a momentous occasion I am sure will be etched on our hearts forever," Suzanne said.

    Suzanne Fernando and daughter Jordan with familyImage source, Glasgow 2014

    You can email us to share your story.

  12. Your emailspublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Some readers have been in touch with us to let us know what they think of today's baton relay.

    • Mary McGinley emailed: "Congratulations to all camera crew, all other crew and all involved in your fantastic coverage, live, of baton relay.

    • Kareen saidemailed:, external "Well done to my nephew Lewis Austin, step daughter Nicole Brown and daughter Mhairi Buttle ,who all carried the baton today. They all did very well."

    • Roseann Burns admitted: "No housework done today, with you every step of the way."

    • John McGowan emailed: "Good luck to our aunt Deirdre McGowan who is carrying the baton along Drumry Road, Clydebank. Lots of love Morgan, Holly and Dylan."

  13. Back to Clydebankpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    After a fantastic reception in Bonhill the baton convoy is on the road heading back down to Clydebank for the final 14 runners in today's leg of the relay.

    The last runner will be Scottish hurdler Christopher Baillie who will carry the baton to the evening celebrations on Queen's Square.

  14. Wheeling aroundpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Baton bearer Jennifer Davidson kept the Jamestown crowds entertained when she performed no less than three impressive one-handed cartwheels during her run.

    Here she takes part in an equally dramatic baton handover to Mark Donohue.

    Mark Donohue and Jennifer DavidsonImage source, Glasgow 2014
  15. On the road againpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    We are now on the road to Jamestown. You can track the baton using GPS technology here, external.

  16. Hospice stoppublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    The baton made a quick stop at Robin House Hospice, used by the Children's Hospice Association Scotland charity.

    The charity provides hospice care for children suffering from life-shortening illnesses.

    Staff helped celebrate the baton's arrival by putting on a sports day for the children being treated there.

    CHAS
  17. Time for Clydepublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    It seems that wherever the baton goes, Glasgow 2014 mascot Clyde isn't far behind. CHAS fundraising manager Debbie Mooney grabbed this picture with him during the baton's stop at the Robin House Hospice.

    Clyde with Debbie Mooney
  18. Baton bearer - David Kennedypublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    David Kennedy takes the baton from Richard Tough at Robin House, external, a hospice for children.

    David has spent 25 years working as race director for the Polaroid 10k road race series. The event has raised over £200,000 for charity and helped teach thousands of school children the benefits of athletics.

    Richard Tough hands baton to David KennedyImage source, Glasgow 2014

    He has also helped raise the sport's profile over the years by encouraging some top Scottish athletes to become involved in the Scottish Race Championships.

  19. Baton bearer - Rachel McKechniepublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Rachel McKechnie has won her school's community and sports award and tries to lead her peers by example.

    Rachel McKechnieImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The 16 year-old was recently voted elected as a pupil councillor and plays an active role in the sports council where she helps plan and promote sporting activities across the year.

  20. Towards the castlepublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Simon Dedman
    BBC News

    The baton relay takes to the waters of Loch Lomond. Here's my view from the crew boat:

    Baton relay Loch Lomond