The Queen's Commonwealth Games baton has been making it's way across the Highlands and Orkney Islands.
The baton was carried in Ullapool, Lairg and Thurso
First on today's stops is Ullapool. Jessica Ryan waves to the crowd during her turn with the baton. Picture by Ben Birchall.
A child waves a Team Scotland flag as the baton passes through Ullapool. Picture by Ben Birchall.
The Downie family support dad David as he carries the baton in Ullapool. Picture by Ben Birchall.
Moira McBeath caries the Queen's baton through Thurso in the Scottish Highlands. Picture by Chris Radburn.
John Steven is joined by his family while carrying the baton in Thurso. Picture by Ben Birchall.
The first batonbearer on day 27 is Robert Oag who carries the baton through Stormness on the Orkney Islands. Picture by Ben Birchall.
Margaret Dearness stops to pose for a photo while carrying the baton in Stormness on the Orkney Islands.
Alasdair Muir shows off the scenic harbour at Stromness. Picture by Chris Radburn.
Diane Smith gets a kiss from her mother, Gaynor, as she hands her the baton. Picture by Ben Birchall.
The baton stops off at the West Mainland Day Care Centre in Stenness where six year old, Amelia Tomalin shows patients the baton. Picture by Chris Radburn.
Keith Brown holds the baton high at the Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, a world heritage site. Picture by Chris Radburn.
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