Summary

  • The relay started at the Riverside Museum and ended at Victoria Park

  • The baton was carried by zip wire from the Finnieston crane across the River Clyde to the BBC Scotland building at Pacific Quay

  • Glasgow 2014 chairman Lord Smith of Kelvin carried the baton to the Partick Thistle ground

  • Susan Boyle was a baton bearer at Yorkhill children's hospital

  1. Partick's thistlepublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Who should turn up to pose with Glasgow 2014 chairman Lord Smith at Partick Thistle FC's ground?

    Baton bearer poses with Clyde, the anthropomorphic thistle mascot of Glasgow 2014Image source, Glasgow 2014

    None other than mascot Clyde, Glasgow 2014's very own thistle.

    There's nothing wrong with keeping in with the boss, eh Clyde?

  2. Is it a bird? Is it a plane?published at 15:58 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Baton bearer surrounded by people in homemade superhero costumes with headbands of dollar signs, lightning flashes, crosses and the mathematical symbol pi.

    We're not quite sure. Gordon Crane was pictured at the Botanic Gardens with some superhero sidekicks.

    They appear to include "multiplication symbol girl", two "lightning flash ladies" and "pi woman".

    If anyone knows what's going on could they please email or tweet, external and put us out of our misery.

  3. High kicks for Hunterpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    A kilted Hunter Reid was Maryhill's last baton bearer.

    The police escort performed the can-can at the side of the road as he went past, marking the end of this section of the relay.

    The baton is back on the bus and will shortly arrive in Temple.

  4. 'Great job'published at 15:33 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Janet McLaughlin emailed: "Congratulations to all the runners escorting the baton carriers. They are very efficient as well as being aware of the need of the carriers, re photographs etc.

    "They are doing a great job and all seem to be very happy doing it. A big thank you to them all."

  5. Baton bonanzapublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Yorkhill baton competitionImage source, Baton Relay 2014

    Talking of homemade batons, here are some creations from the imaginative children at Yorkhill hospital.

  6. Thumbs up for the batonpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Alexander McTaggart and Hugh TurnerImage source, Glasgow 2014

    The relay is back on the streets of Glasgow after a brief visit to Firhill Stadium, home of Partick Thistle FC.

    Alexander McTaggart (left) gave a thumbs-up to the cheering crowd, before high-fiving next baton bearer Hugh Turner.

  7. Even better than the real thing?published at 15:06 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    On first glance you may, like us, be fooled into thinking this young man is holding the Queen's Baton.

    Young boy displays extremely detailed replica baton

    Closer inspection reveals that someone is a wizard with tin foil and sticky tape.

    Blue Peter eat your heart out!

  8. Baton bearer - Lord Smithpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Lord Smith of KelvinImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Glasgow 2014 chairman Lord Smith of Kelvin, external takes a few moments out of his no doubt incredibly busy schedule to carry the baton along Firhill Road. He receives a massive hug from Glasgow 2014 mascot Clyde outside the Partick Thistle ground.

  9. 'Proud day'published at 14:47 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    St Paul's Youth Forum, a project in the north east of Glasgow, tweets: "A proud day in the sun for St. Paul's Youth Forum with three people carrying the Queens Baton. #bbcbatonrelay, external"

    St Paul's Youth Forum baton bearersImage source, St Paul's Youth Forum
  10. Baton bearer - Lauren Brownpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Lauren BrownImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Eighteen-year-old Lauren recently won an award for her community work. She is involved in the Ranger Guides, where she offers encouragement to the younger children.

  11. Boccia champ takes the batonpublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Stephen McGuire takes the baton in Great Western Road.

    Stephen is a four-time Scottish Champion and a seven-time British Champion boccia player.

    Stephen McGuireImage source, Glasgow 2014

    He was selected along with his brother, Peter, to compete for Team GB at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

  12. Baton bearer - Mairi Gowanspublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    PE teacher Mairi has raised more than £100,000 for Children in Need. Those who nominated her say she is "truly inspirational in encouraging young people into sport on so many different levels".

  13. Botanic Gardenspublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    The relay has emerged from the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow's west end.

    Christine MacDonaldImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Christine MacDonald took the baton for a quick tour of the tree ferns housed within the Kibble Palace.

  14. Baton bearer - Tricia O'Harapublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Tricia O'Hara and Adrienne HunterImage source, Glasgow 2014

    Tricia (pictured on the left of Adrienne Hunter) is fighting cancer for the second time and remains positive throughout her chemotherapy. According to the people who nominated her, she continues to inspire others, including the patients on the cancer ward where she works in Glasgow's Western Infirmary.

  15. West End baton bearerspublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Ibrahim Kraria hands the baton to Suzanne Blair as the route travels along Byres Road.

    Byres RoadImage source, Glasgow 2014
  16. Partick Burgh Hallpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    The baton is at Partick Burgh Hall and due to move towards Byres Road shortly.

  17. Go Grandpa!published at 13:29 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Mark Canning emailed: "Best of luck to Dougie Canning who will be carrying the baton this afternoon through Maryhill in the shadow of both his own and spiritual home of Firhill.

    "Truly deserved honour for his years of service to the community. Love from all the family. Go Grandpa!"

  18. Susan at Yorkhillpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Singer Susan Boyle visited the Royal Hospital for Sick Children with the Queen's baton this morning. This young chap gave her a warm welcome on behalf of the emergency department and she made an appearance on Radio Lollipop, which broadcasts within the hospital.

    Baton bearer Susan Boyle kneels beside young boy who holds placard saying "Yorkhill emergency department welcomes the Commonweatlh baton"Image source, Glasgow 2014

    Susan then spent some time visiting the hospital's patients, giving them a chance to touch the baton.

    Baton bearer Susan Boyle shows Queen's baton to boy in hospital wardImage source, Glasgow 2014
  19. Baton bearer - Joe Brannanpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Joe is described by the people who nominated him as "a champion for boxing, fitness, health, sport and education in the wider Glasgow community."

    He is the head coach of Partick Amateur Boxing Club and works to ensure the club is accessible to all in the community.

  20. Baton in Partickpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 21 July 2014

    Natalie Bretherick and Marianne ChiromoImage source, Glasgow 2014

    We are edging closer to the Commonwealth Games with every step of the baton relay. It is currently making its way along the streets of Partick.

    Natalie Bretherick (pictured left), Marianne Chiromo (right), Catherine O'Donovan, Elizabeth Kerr and Laura Park have all just had the honour of running with the baton.