Summary

  • Comedian and actor Craig Hill carried the baton at the Clyde Cruising Club in Bardowie

  • The baton stopped at Bearsden’s historic Roman Baths and the start of the West Highland Way

  • Milngavie, Torrance, Lennoxtown, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie and Bishopbriggs are on the route today

Live Reporting

Findlay Stein and Craig Frew

  1. Get involved

    Findlay Stein
    BBC Scotland

    Stuart Crawford has sent a message of support for Fiona McCartney, who will carry the baton in Bearsden.

    He says: "Just wanted to wish Fiona good luck on carrying the baton this morning.

    "Your Grampa, Ronnie Whitelock, ex-Scottish sprinter and a great supporter of Scottish athletics, would be very proud.

    "Mum, Dad and Kyle."

    If you'd like to get behind one of today's baton bearers please email or tweet using #bbcbatonrelay.

  2. Bearsden Academy

    The baton is currently inside Bearsden Academy getting its picture taken. The relay will get underway shortly.

  3. We're off in Bearsden

    Darren Jarvie has the honour of being today's first baton bearer.

    Darren Jarvie hands the baton to Peter DoigGlasgow 2014

    He's also our first kilted baton bearer of the day, and he hands over to Michael Doig.

  4. Where can I see the baton?

    The Queen's Baton will begin its journey through East Dunbartonshire in Bearsden and will travel through towns and villages including Milngavie, Bardowie, Torrance, Lennoxtown, Milton of Campsie, Kirkintilloch and Lenzie. The relay will then finish in Bishopbriggs.

    Map of baton route from Bearsden to Bishopbriggs via Kirkintilloch

    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 BST Bearsden

    • 10:00 BST Milngavie

    • 11.30 BST Bardowie

    • 11.50 BST Torrance

    • 12:05 BST Lennoxtown

    • 13:30 BST Milton of Campsie

    • 15:00 BST Kirkintilloch

    • 17:40 BST Lenzie

    • 17:55 BST Bishopbriggs

    Please note that all times are approximate.

  5. Good morning

    Good morning and welcome to Day 36 of the Queen's Baton Relay in Scotland.

    Today the baton relay will travel from Bearsden to Bishopbriggs as it travels around East Dunbartonshire.