In Pictures: Queen's Baton Relay in Scotland

Baton bearer Samantha Kinghorn carries the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton through Coldstream in Scottish Borders

The Queen's baton crossed the border at Coldstream to start its 40 day tour of Scotland ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The Queen's Baton arrives at Edinburgh Castle for a 21 gun salute.

It was given a 21 gun salute at Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond with the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton at Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond was present at the city's Meadowbank Stadium, where the batons from the 1970 and 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games were also on display.

Jennifer Pryce, the Corsehill Queen at the Bonnet Guild Gala Day at Lainshaw Primary School, with the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.

Her Majesty isn't the only queen to have held the baton. Jennifer Pryce is the Corsehill Queen at the Bonnet Guild Gala Day in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.

Baton bearer Colin Macleod holds the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton on the island of Hirta, the largest island in the St Kilda archipelago in the Outer Hebrides

Thousands of people turned out to cheer the baton on its journey, but Colin Macleod had the beach on Hirta, St Kilda all to himself.

Batonbearer 010 Marty Flett with the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton inside the Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm on the Orkney Islands.

Marty Flett also appeared to appreciate the solitude inside the Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm on the Orkney Islands.

Clyde the the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games mascot and members of the Wick Pipe Band welcome the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton to John O'Groats in the Scottish Highlands.

Members of Wick Pipe Band were on hand to welcome the baton to the "start of Great Britain".

Actor Brian Cox carries the Queen's Baton at Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian.

Actor Brian Cox plays to the crowds by balancing the Queen's Baton at Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian.

Baton bearer Lee McConnell carries the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton at Netherlee Primary School, Clarkston in East Renfrewshire.

Many of Scotland's children got a chance to touch the baton on its journey. Pictured here is Commonwealth silver medalist Lee McConnell in Clarkston.

Macy the dog licks the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.

Some of Scotland's animals also got a taste of the action.

Police Scotland baton escorts create a guard of honour for a relay baton bearer.

Police Scotland baton escorts create a guard of honour for a relay baton bearer as a leg of the journey is concluded.

Baton bearer 040 David Sedgwick carries the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton through Glenfinnan in the Scottish Highlands.

The baton travelled by train across the Glenfinnan Viaduct, carried by David Sedgwick - the relay's most-nominated baton bearer.

Baton bearer, Warrant Officer Class 1 Shane Cook, from the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME) Parachute Display Team, parachutes into Gleneagles golf course with the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton, in Perth & Kinross. T

In one of many cunning stunts on the relay the baton was parachuted from a plane, landing at Gleneagles golf course for a rendezvous with the Ryder Cup.

Baton bearer Jordan Robertson carries the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton on a boat on the River Clyde in Glasgow.

At home on the water the baton cruises up the River Clyde in host city Glasgow.

Team Scotland boxer Reece McFadden holds the Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton as he tries to make weight for competition at the Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village in Glasgow.

The baton then toured the Athletes' Village on the day of the opening ceremony. Let the Games begin!