DAVIE "Deep Sea" Paterson, 45, a labourer from Linlithgow, has dedicated himself to raising money for charity ever since his only brother died of cancer.
He is thrilled to be nominated to carry the baton.
The focus of his fundraising efforts each year is walking the West Highland Way.
He said: "I did four West Highland Ways between 2008 and 2011 and then my brother said that he'd like to do one with me.
"He was a lovely guy. We did the walk to raise some money for Macmillan Cancer Care.
"Afterwards, when my brother came home, he said he had a sore back.
"At Christmas that year, he was diagnosed with cancer, thoughout his body.
"He died just before Linlithgow Marches Day in June 2012.
"I swore when my brother died that I would dedicate one day a week to somebody else and I have been able to keep to that.
"As long as it's for a good cause, I'll always be there."
Since then, Mr Paterson has done the West Highland Way in memory of his brother, calling it the "Walk for Jock".
Every penny raised goes to charity, but he also organises quizzes, football matches and whisky trails for charities including Marie Curie, Macmillan, Aberlour Child Care Trust, Chas and St Michael's Hospital, among others.
His efforts have raised about £20,000 a year for the past three years.
Mr Paterson, nicknamed Deep Sea aged 12 by his late father during a holiday at Loch Fyne when he spent all his time fishing, said he was "really chuffed" at being nominated to carry the Queen's baton.
"It's the nicest thing that's happened to me.
"I'm a big fan of the Queen as well."
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