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. Dave MacLeod interviewpublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Following his successful ascent of Dumbarton Rock with the baton, Dave MacLeod has been talking to BBC Scotland's Cameron Buttle.

    Viewers in Scotland can see the interview on tonight's Reporting Scotland at 18:30 BST on BBC1.

  2. One-handed climbpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Graham Stewart
    BBC Scotland

    They tried to strap the baton on to Dave's back and then his chest but he wasn't too sure it would stay there.

    So Dave bravely decided just to hold it during his ascent.

    The BBC have hired a remote controlled mini helicopter to capture the pictures at close range from the skies. Onlookers literally cheered when they saw this miracle of robotic engineering take to the skies.

    Dave MacLeod tries the baton strapped to his back

    We will bring you photos of the climb when we can.

  3. Hang on a minutepublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Dave MacLeod is probably Britain's best all-round climber.

    He has just taken the baton up Dumbarton Rock.

    "That's the hardest minute and 40 seconds of my life," he said as he arrived at the summit.

    His obsession with scaling cliffs started on Dumbarton Rock as a youngster, which is where he established the Rhapsody route in 2006, at the time graded the hardest traditional climb in the world.

  4. Rock climbpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Simon Dedman
    BBC News

    Dumbarton Rock

    Dave MacLeod's climb of Dumbarton rock is under way. He is climbing fast, and not far off the summit.

  5. Athlete - Amy Gibsonpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Dumbarton-born Amy is an established member of Team Scotland women's hockey team where she will play as goalkeeper at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

    At just 23 years old she has already represented her country for over five years and has earned more than 30 caps.

    Amy Gibson QBR runImage source, Glasgow2014
  6. Baton bearer - Claire Gregorypublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Baton bearer Claire Gregory is a well-known face in the local community for her work as a co-ordinator in the Active Schools program. She has recruited many volunteers who help deliver sporting activities in schools.

    Claire GregoryImage source, Glasgow 2014

    She has also helped set up several community-based sports partnerships to help disadvantaged children get the chance to try various sports.

  7. Baton bearer - Laura Bankspublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Laura is the first Dumbarton baton bearer. She has battled thyroid cancer and become an active member of her local church choir which performs charity fundraising concerts in her area.

    Laura BanksImage source, Glasgow 2014

    She has also set up a local baby and toddler group to provide support for mothers and fathers, and somehow finds time to volunteer as a match official at the Dumbarton Dodgers basketball club.

  8. Bowled overpublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Batonrelay2014 tweets, external: "We were bowled over by these batonbearers bowling in #Bowling! #Bowl-ception"

    Baton relay 2014Image source, Batonrelay2014
  9. On the move againpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    The baton is on the move again, this time on two wheels.

    Baton bearer Aiden Quinn will cycle with it along the Milton cycle track into Dumbarton.

    Aiden QuinnImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Are you out cheering the baton bearers today? You can send us your pictures via email or on twitter using #bbcbatonrelay , externaland we'll feature the best ones online.

  10. Congratulations Stephen!published at 12:48 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Lawrence O'Neill tweets: "@BBCScotlandNews, external@Batonrelay2014@WDCouncil - well done Stephen #BatonRelay"

    Stephen McNultyImage source, Twitter
  11. Baton bearer - Elizabeth Meldrumpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Elizabeth devotes much of her time volunteering at Erskine Hospital for military veterans. She is often the only person that some of the residents get the chance to speak to, outside of hospital staff.

    Elizabeth, who carried the baton in Bowling, is heavily involved in fundraising for the hospital.

  12. Baton bearer - John McNiven MBEpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    John McNiven is Bowling's first baton bearer.

    John is a weightlifter who competed in six Commonwealth Games, winning bronze in both 1970 and 1974. He also won 25 Scottish National Championships and competed in 18 World Masters events, winning 14 of them.

  13. Baton bearer - Emma McNallypublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Emma is a dedicated member of her local Girls' Brigade where she helps run her local company. She also teaches children in her local school band, inspired by her love of music.

    Emma McNally

    Recently she put her musical skills to use when when she played the Last Post at a local Remembrance Sunday service.

  14. 'Great atmosphere'published at 12:18 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    The baton relay recently visited the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank.

    Linzi has tweeted using #bbcbatonrelay, external to say:

    "Proud to nurse at #nhs @JubileeHospital Clydebank what a great atmosphere for #queensbatonrelay #bbcbatonrelay"

  15. Baton bearer - Callum Blairpublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    We think 15-year-old Callum Blair is today's youngest baton bearer.

    Keen tennis player Callum recently gained his LTA young coach qualification. He volunteers as a coach to local children and is also a mentor on the Judy Murray Tennis Programme.

    Callum is also working towards his Boys' Brigade Queen's Badge.

    Callum Blair and Catherine AllanImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Here he hands the baton to Catherine Allan.

  16. Give us a 'mo' before you gopublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Tony Nellany
    BBC Scotland

    Baton bearers do Mo Farah's "mo-bot" in Clydebank prior to taking part in the relay.

    Baton bearers with hands on their heads so that their arms look like a letter 'm'
  17. What does this one do?published at 11:36 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    One of the police motorcycle escorts took time out to give a young spectator a tour of his bike. This young chap liked the siren.

    Small boy presses button on police motorcycle as officer looks on
  18. Getting excitedpublished at 11:24 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Pat Tonner has got in touch via email with news about some excited children.

    She says: "My grandson Liam Tonner, age 9, and his team mates from Dumbarton United are meeting the Queen's baton at the Dumbuck Hotel this morning. The boys are all excited to be part of this historical occasion."

  19. Early lunchpublished at 11:10 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    The relay is having a somewhat early break for lunch.

    The action will resume in Dalmuir at around 11:50 BST.

  20. Get involvedpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 18 July 2014

    Findlay Stein
    BBC Scotland

    Laura King has emailed a message of support for Ann Jackson, one of today's baton bearers. She says;

    "Looking forward to cheering on Ann as the baton passes through Old Kilpatrick. Ann has been working with youth groups in Dunbartonshire for over 40 years and her family have travelled from as far afield as Canada to watch the relay."

    Would you like to send a message of support for any of today's baton bearers? Please email or tweet using #bbcbatonrelay, external.