Summary

  • The baton relay started at Glasgow Green

  • It travelled to Merchant City, Garnethill, George Square, Dennistoun and Shettleston

  • It also visited Celtic Park, Garthamlock, Alexandra Park and Springburn Park

  1. There's always onepublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    George Square's baton bearers warm up by performing Usain Bolt's lightning pose.

    Row of baton bearers doing the Usain Bolt point to the sky, one is pointing in the opposite direction

    Can you spot the odd one out?

  2. Ticket to ridepublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Batonrelay2014 have been tweeting about the trip on the Glasgow Subway: "Ticket to ride: The baton on a @GlasgowSubway emerging onto Buchanan Street #BatonRelay #Glasgow2014"

    Robin Gallow on Glasgow SubwayImage source, Glasgow 2014
    Glasgow SubwayImage source, Glasgow 2014
    Glasgow SubwayImage source, Glasgow 2014
  3. Wark walkspublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Journalist and television presenter Kirsty Wark is just about to take the baton as the relay in Glasgow is set to resume.

  4. Doulton Fountainpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    John McGowan carried the baton past the Doulton Fountain this morning.

    Baton bearer in front of large ornamental fountainImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The Doulton Fountain, external is believed to be the largest terracotta fountain in the world, and commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887.

    It stands 14m (46 feet) high and measures 21m (70 feet) across the largest of its five tiers. The fountain features sculptures representing Australia, Canada, India and South Africa.

  5. Baton breakpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    After a whistle stop Sunday morning tour around the city centre the baton is taking a well-earned rest in Glasgow's City Chambers.

    Margo Whiteford in Glasgow City ChambersImage source, Glasgow 2014

    We will be back soon.

  6. The Games are comingpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Tony Nellany
    BBC Scotland

    Glasgow's George Square is all geared up for the Games.

    George Square
  7. Baton bearer - Dr Margo Whitefordpublished at 11:54 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Dr Whiteford is the chair of the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, and this year became the president of the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

    Her work in the health service and for charity was recognised in 2009 when she was awarded the Evening Times Scotswoman of the Year.

    Dr Margo Whiteford

    She is described as an "inspiration to many people, disabled and able-bodied".

  8. Spiral viewspublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Batonrelay2014, external tweets: "Spiral staircases to stunning views over the host city from @The_Lighthouse #Glasgow2014 @GlasgowCC"

    Serign Sanneh at the LighthouseImage source, Baton Relay 2014
  9. Going undergroundpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    The baton is taking a trip on the third oldest underground system in the world, the Glasgow Subway.

    We will bring you photographs soon as the baton is whisked along the inner circle from St Enoch station to Buchanan Street.

  10. Buchanan Street and the batonpublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Natalie Turek and Harold Brown look like they enjoyed every moment with the baton as they had honour of taking part in the Buchanan Street section of the relay.

    Natalie TurekImage source, Glasgow 2014
    Harold BrownImage source, Glasgow 2014
  11. Lighthouse trippublished at 11:35 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    The baton has just emerged from the Lighthouse, which is situated in Charles Rennie Mackintosh's famous Herald building.

    The converted former offices of the Glasgow Herald newspaper now provide exhibition space and Scotland's national centre for design and architecture.

    Serign Sanneh waved to the huge crowds in Buchanan Street.

    Serign SannehImage source, Glasgow 2014
  12. 'Big crowds'published at 11:29 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Mark Beaumont has been following the baton in Glasgow. He tweets: "Big crowds to welcome the Queen's Baton from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall #bbcbatonrelay, external #BatonRelay"

    Glasgow city centreImage source, Mark Beaumont
  13. Hitting the shopspublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    The baton travelling is down one of Glasgow's busiest shopping streets, and it appears to be surrounded by a wall of rope.

    Daniel SkeithImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Watch the video feed for the latest from the relay in Glasgow.

  14. Duke of Thistletonpublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Batonrelay2014 tweet, external, Duke of Thistleton: Clyde at the iconic Duke of Wellington statue in the heart of #Glasgow #BatonRelay @GlasgowCC

    Clyde at GomAImage source, Glasgow 2014
  15. Buchanan Street is waitingpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Simon Dedman
    BBC News

    Advance baton relay team arrive on Buchanan Street. Baton here in centre of Glasgow shortly.

    Buchanan Street
  16. We are off againpublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Ian Shillinglaw hands the baton to Jacqueline Smith as the relay continues through Glasgow city centre.

    Next stop, Royal Concert Hall.

    Are you there? Email or tweet #bbcbatonrelay, external with your pictures and stories.

    Ian Shillinglaw hands the baton to Jacqueline SmithImage source, Glasgow 2014
  17. Get involvedpublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Stewart Murison got in touch via email to share his pride.

    "My girlfriend Emma Brunjes has done a leg of the baton this morning. She carried the baton at the youth theatre in Merchant City," he wrote.

    "She raised thousands of pounds by running marathons in the last few years and has volunteered with local kids this year so fully deserves a shout out!"

    We are happy to oblige. Well done Emma!

    Emma BrunjesImage source, Glasgow 2014
  18. Glasgow Caledonian Universitypublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Glasgow 2014's Head of Sport, Greg Warnecke, proudly held the baton in the air as he carried it into Glasgow Caledonian University.

    Greg WarneckeImage source, Glasgow 2014

    A former basketball coach, Greg has worked across a number of large sporting events including the Australian Paralympic Youth Games, 2007 World Swimming Championships and 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.