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. Welcome home!published at 08:10 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Batonrelay2014, external tweets: "Clyde with @Glasgow2014 Clydesiders who have lined Albion Street to welcome the baton home! #Glasgow2014 #BatonRelay"

    Clydesiders meet the baton outside 2014 HQImage source, Baton Relay 2014
  2. Games HQpublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Simone Callender hands the baton to Gemma Paterson outside Glasgow 2014 offices in Albion Street in Glasgow's Merchant City.

    Simone Callender and Gemma PattersonImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Dozens of Glasgow 2014 volunteers, otherwise known as the Clydesiders, have gathered to welcome the baton home. They are the ones wearing red, grey and white uniforms.

  3. 'Once in a lifetime'published at 08:00 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Megan Fenwick's family have been in touch via email. Megan was the third person to run in Glasgow this morning.

    "Can you please pass on the message that her mum, dad and brother are extremely proud of her," they said.

    "Unfortunately we were on our family holiday to Tenerife when Megan received the wonderful news. Megan cut short her holiday, flew home alone so not to miss out on this once in a lifetime experience."

  4. Sunday morningpublished at 07:54 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Happy scenes in Glasgow this Sunday morning as Sarah McGibbon runs with the baton in the Gallowgate.

    Sarah McGibbonImage source, Glasgow 2014

    We are flying through the baton bearers as John McGowan, Megan Fenwick, Neil Devenny, Adrian Wood, Graham Kelly and Sam Kelly all take part in relay.

  5. Anne-Marie begins the relaypublished at 07:51 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Anne-Marie Monaghan has the honour of being the first person to carry the baton in Glasgow.

    Anne-Marie Monaghan at the People's PalaceImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The people who nominated Anne-Marie say she say is a "very sporty individual". Since was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis over ten years ago, she has taken up golf, skiing and swimming.

  6. Bright and earlypublished at 07:35 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    The crowds have started to gather, some in fancy dress, at the People's Palace in Glasgow Green as day 37 starts in colourful fashion.

    women in sailor customes
  7. Where can I see the baton?published at 07:21 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    The Queen's baton will start at the People's Palace in Glasgow Green as it begins three day adventure around the city.

    Today the baton will also reach Merchant City, Garnethill, George Square, Dennistoun, Shettleston, Garthamlock, Alexandra Park and finish with an evening event at Springburn Park.

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    If you fancy going out to cheer along the runners you will be able to see them at the following times and locations:

    07.00 BST Glasgow Green

    08.00 BST Merchant City

    09.30 BST Garnethill

    11.50 BST George Square

    13.35 BST Dennistoun

    14.40 BST Shettleston

    15.50 BST Garthamlock

    17.30 BST Alexandra Park

    18.30 BST Springburn Park

  8. Good morningpublished at 07:03 British Summer Time 20 July 2014

    Good morning and welcome to Day 37 of the Queen's Baton Relay in Scotland.

    The relay has finally made it. It is a very important day as the Queen's baton has arrived in Glasgow for the first time.

    Today the baton relay will start at Glasgow Green and finish in Springburn as it travels around the city.